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formally

formally

Meaning of formally

English

in a strict, polite way that follows rules of etiquette

中文

以正式的方式;在正式场合或按正式程序

formally

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈfɔːməli/
American English
/ˈfɔrməli/

formally with Chinese translation

formally usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

He formally introduced himself to everyone.

他正式地向大家介绍了自己。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

The teacher formally announced the exam time.

老师正式地通知了考试时间。

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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What does formally mean?

in a strict, polite way that follows rules of etiquette

How do you pronounce formally?

formally is pronounced [ˈfɔːməli].

How is formally used in a sentence?

他正式地向大家介绍了自己。 Translation: He formally introduced himself to everyone.

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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