formally
1Formally — Form al*ly, adv. In a formal manner; essentially; characteristically; expressly; regularly; ceremoniously; precisely. [1913 Webster] That which formally makes this [charity] a Christian grace, is the spring from which it flows. Smalridge. [1913… …
2formally — index pro forma Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
3formally — (adv.) c.1400, in good form, from FORMAL (Cf. formal) + LY (Cf. ly) (2). Meaning in prescribed or customary form is from 1560s …
4formally — [fôr′məl ē] adv. [ME formali, formeliche] 1. in a formal manner 2. with regard to form …
5formally — formal for‧mal [ˈfɔːml ǁ ˈfɔːr ] adjective done or given officially and publicly: • The companies said they expect to sign a formal agreement before year s end. • No formal announcement has yet been made. • The British authorities have decided… …
6formally — adverb a) In a formal manner. He dressed quite formally too formally for the occasion. b) In accordance with official procedure. He formally filed a complaint, which involved much paperwork …
7formally — for|mal|ly [ˈfo:məli US ˈfo:r ] adv 1.) officially ≠ ↑informally ▪ We announced a decision formally recognizing the new government. 2.) in a polite way ≠ ↑informally ▪ He put his hand out formally, and Liza took it. ▪ I apologize, Captain, she… …
8formally — /fawr meuh lee/, adv. 1. in a formal manner: The store was formally opened on Tuesday. 2. as regards form; in form: It may be formally correct, but it is substantively wrong. [1350 1400; ME. See FORMAL1, LY] * * * …
9formally — adv. Formally is used with these adjectives: ↑distinct, ↑educated, ↑organized, ↑responsible, ↑trained Formally is used with these verbs: ↑abandon, ↑acknowledge, ↑adopt, ↑annex, ↑announce, ↑ …
10formally — adverb 1 officially: Mr Wright has formally accepted the job. 2 in a polite way: He bowed formally to each guest in turn …
