Hypernym

manner 2

noun

a way of acting or behaving

Attribute

formal 1

adjective

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

informal 1

adjective

not formal

formal 3

adjective

(of spoken and written language) adhering to traditional standards of correctness and without casual, contracted, and colloquial forms

informal 3

adjective

used of spoken and written language

formalness 1

noundomain: property

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies

Examples

1.the formality of his voice made the others pay him close attention

Synonyms

formality 2
a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies

Derivationally related form

formal 6

adjective

refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court

formal 1

adjective

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

Hyponym

ceremoniousness 1

noun

a ceremonial manner

stateliness 1

noun

an elaborate manner of doing something

Attribute

formal 1

adjective

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

informal 1

adjective

not formal

formal 3

adjective

(of spoken and written language) adhering to traditional standards of correctness and without casual, contracted, and colloquial forms

informal 3

adjective

used of spoken and written language