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formally

formally

Meaning of formally

formal manner

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British English/ˈfɔːməli/
American English/ˈfɔrməli/
Russian transcription[əfʲɪˈtsɨalʲnə]
formally
formally - formally
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formally with Russian translation

formally usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Он решил одеться официально и надел серебряные запонки на ужин.

He decided to dress formally and wore silver cufflinks to the dinner.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Дизайнер официально представил новую линию украшений прессе.

The designer formally presented the new jewellery line to the press.

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formally belongs to the topic "Accessories". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

formallyофициально
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

formally synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between formally / officially / ceremonially / solemnly / decorously / stiffly

O
🇬🇧English
officially

emphasizes institutional authority, formal recognition or documented status rather than just manner

B1Very Often

He was officially appointed as director.

C
🇬🇧English
ceremonially

used for acts that are formal in a ritual or symbolic sense rather than purely administrative

B2Rarely

The new president was ceremonially welcomed on the square.

S
🇬🇧English
solemnly

emphasizes seriousness, gravity or earnestness rather than institutional formality

B2Often

He solemnly swore to tell the truth.

D
🇬🇧English
decorously

focuses on proper, polite or correct behaviour rather than institutional formality

C1Rarely

She sat decorously during the official reception.

S
🇬🇧English
stiffly

implies rigid, awkward or constrained formality, often negative

B2Often

He smiled stiffly at the guests.

🇬🇧English

relates to competence, businesslike manner or occupational role rather than ceremonial formality

B1Very Often

She handled the complaint professionally.

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How to pronounce formally and what this word means

formally means formally. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce formally

/ˈfɔːməli/

formally translation

formally

formally examples

He decided to dress formally and wore silver cufflinks to the dinner.

formally transcription

/ˈfɔːməli/, /ˈfɔrməli/

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formally pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

formally is pronounced as /ˈfɔːməli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

formally definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

He decided to dress formally and wore silver cufflinks to the dinner. Translation: Он решил одеться официально и надел серебряные запонки на ужин.

Is formally part of Accessories vocabulary?

Yes, formally can be learned in the Accessories topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is formally part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, formally can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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