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Definitions

formalism

[fawr-muh-liz-uhm] / ˈfɔr məˌlɪz əm /

NOUN

ceremony

Synonyms

STRONG

ceremonial conformity decorum form formality nicety politeness pomp preciseness prescription propriety protocol strictness usage

WEAK

formal courtesy

Antonyms

STRONG

bad manners impoliteness impropriety rudeness

NOUN

formality

Synonyms

STRONGEST

decorum

STRONG

ceremoniousness conventionalism correctness honors mummery politesse propriety punctiliousness

WEAK

p's and q's

Antonyms

STRONG

impropriety unsuitableness wrong

WEAK

informality

NOUN

punctiliousness

Synonyms

STRONG

ceremonial ceremoniousness conformity decorum form formality nicety politeness pomp preciseness prescription propriety protocol strictness usage

WEAK

formal courtesy

Antonyms

STRONG

bad manners impoliteness impropriety rudeness

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