What are some opposite words for formality?
Antonyms for formality
fɔrˈmæl ɪ tifor·mal·i·ty
This page is about all possible antonyms and opposite words for the term formality.
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formality
Synonyms:
ceremony, parade, affectation, stateliness, punctiliousness, etiquette
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Princeton's WordNet
formality, formalitiesnoun
a requirement of etiquette or custom
"a mere formality"
Antonyms:
informalitySynonyms:
formalness, formalitiesformality, formalnessnoun
a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies
"the formality of his voice made the others pay him close attention"
Antonyms:
informalitySynonyms:
formalness, formalitiesformalitynoun
compliance with formal rules
"courtroom formality"
Antonyms:
informalitySynonyms:
formalness, formalities
Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
formalitynoun
Synonyms:
ceremoniousness, precision, punctiliousness, ceremony, conventionality
How to use formality in a sentence?
There aren't too many question marks over the case so it's more a formality.
What we are seeing is not democracy, an election is only held as a formality, to give him the appearance of legitimacy. He can still do what he wants.
When we finish the agenda points, that is to say, when everything is agreed, that is when we will send the texts to Congress and convene the plebiscite, that moment won't necessarily coincide with the signing of the accords. The signing is a formality, it can be done afterward.
You can't claim to be a formal kidnapper and still be considered a friend; your lack of formality speaks volumes about your character, as your past actions reflect in your present behavior.
Friendship is neither a formality nor a mode it is rather a life.
Words popularity by usage frequency
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