Pronunciations (6)
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/ˈfɔː.mə.li/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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/ˈfɔːm.li/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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/ˈfɔɹ.mə.li/
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- Canada
- General-American
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/ˈfoː.mə.li/
Pronunciation notes
- Australia
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ˈfɔɹməli
Pronunciation notes
- US
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ˈfɔːməli
Pronunciation notes
- GB
Adverb
In a formal manner.
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He was dressed too formally for the occasion.
In accordance with official procedure.
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He formally filed a complaint, which involved much paperwork.
Dans told CNN he will formally launch his campaign with a prayer breakfast Wednesday in Charleston.
In accordance with rigorous rules.
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He proved it formally but gave his students no intuitive feel for the matter.
Adverb
with official authorization
- Synonyms
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the club will be formally recognized
in a formal manner
- Antonyms
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he was dressed rather formally