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 | ||