English noun: formalness | |||
1. | formalness (attribute) a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies | ||
Samples | The formality of his voice made the others pay him close attention. | ||
Synonyms | formality | ||
Broader (hypernym) | manner, personal manner | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | ceremoniousness, stateliness | ||
Attribute | formal, formal, informal, informal | ||
Antonyms | informality | ||