Synonyms for formality
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Noun
1. Solemnity
solemnity, form, forme US, ceremony, conventionality, etiquette, custom, rite, observance, ceremonial dated
Other
Definitions
- n. 1
The state of being formal.
Forms
- Plural
- formalities → solemnities, forms, ceremonys, conventionalities…
Example sentences
- ceremony The wedding ceremony was performed in the morning.
- etiquette I don't give a fuck about your Japanese etiquette.
- pleasantries Skip the pleasantries and get down to business.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| formality | rising | |
| ceremony | rising | |
| etiquette | rising | |
| solemnity | steady | |
| conventionality | steady | |
| pleasantries | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- form1, rite1
- 5 letters
- forme
- 6 letters
- custom2
- 8 letters
- ceremony4, primness
- 9 letters
- precision3, etiquette3, stiffness2, solemnity4
- 10 letters
- ceremonial5, observance3, formalness
- 12 letters
- pleasantries3
- 15 letters
- conventionality
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (custom2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- formalité
- Italiano
- formalità
- Español
- formalidad