dress formally
одеваться официально
We were asked to dress formally for dinner.
Нас попросили одеться официально к ужину.
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adverb · B1 · often · UK/US
formally
formally
Meaning of formally
English
in a strict, polite way that follows rules of etiquette
Русский
Строго по правилам этикета, например в костюме и на «вы».
Pronunciation
British English
/ˈfɔːməli/
American English
/ˈfɔrməli/
formally with Russian translation
Сочетания и примеры со словом formally
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Официальный стиль
A formal mannerformally dressed
в официальной одежде
I felt awkward among the formally dressed guests.
Я чувствовала себя неловко среди гостей в официальной одежде.
- speak formallyговорить официальным тоном
Официальные действия
Official actsformally announce
официально объявить
We will formally announce the merger after signing.
Мы официально объявим о слиянии после подписания.
formally apologize
официально извиниться
He agreed to formally apologize at the meeting.
Он согласился официально извиниться на собрании.
- formally introduceофициально представить
- formally accept an offerофициально принять предложение
formally usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian
He always dresses formally for dinner.
На ужин он всегда одевается официально.
🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian
They formally welcomed the guests.
Они официально поприветствовали гостей.
formally synonyms
Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between formally, smartly, ceremonially, solemnly, and stiffly
S
🇬🇧English
smartly
Neatly and elegantly dressed; mainly British.
often
ENHe was smartly dressed in a grey suit.
Advanced: broader words
C
🇬🇧English
ceremonially
With ceremony or ritual.
B2rare word
ENThe new president was ceremonially welcomed on the square.
S
🇬🇧English
solemnly
Seriously and with dignity.
B2often
ENHe solemnly swore to tell the truth.
S
🇬🇧English
stiffly
In an overly formal, unnatural way; negative.
B2often
ENHe smiled stiffly at the guests.
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formally belongs to the topic "Accessories →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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formally meaning: what does it mean?
in a strict, polite way that follows rules of etiquette
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?
На ужин он всегда одевается официально. Translation: He always dresses formally for dinner.
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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