Formally

Word FORMALLY
Character 8
Hyphenation form al ly
Pronunciations /ˈfɔːməli/

Definitions and meanings of "Formally"

What do we mean by formally?

In a formal manner.

In accordance with official procedure.

In accordance with rigorous rules.

A formal event where you dress up formaly. usually one has a date and asks in a special way. Urban Dictionary

An occasion where highschool students.. usually of their last years.. gather along with teachers to socialise, dance, eat, and maybe tell speeches. Pretty much a celebration of graduating, how ever some schools have year 11 formals.. and even year 10 formals! Dress code is formal (opposite to casual) hence the name. Some countries call it the Prom, but in Australia its called the Formal. Girls dress up in nice dresses and take a partner who wears a tie that matches the girls dress and sometimes brings along a corsage for the girl to wear.. most girls find it super sweet and exciting. Urban Dictionary

U.K. A formal dinner at a university, usually where formal dress is worn and much alcohol is drunken. Urban Dictionary

A byproduct of customs and morals, derived where formality is already "dead" or out-dated and, popularly, seens to prevent progress or simply kills usable time with something unimportant. Urban Dictionary

A dance in which the girls ask the boys. Girls are supposed to ask them in some creative fashion. Happens typically in high schools where kids go to the dance in groups of friends, dance, have fun, and eat alot. Urban Dictionary

The formal (also called a Prom in america) is an event generally held in yr 10 and yr 12. The girls spend many months trying to find the perfect outfit, and once they have, make sure the guy shave the perfect outfit to match. The boys usually get corsages for the girl either to wear on her wrist or on her dress.There is a stereotype in public schools that a lot of people have sex at the formal, but this isnt true in private schools. There are pre's and an afterparty, and there is a lot of variety with who is hosting it and what will be happening. Urban Dictionary

Pretending to be interested in a girl when truthfully you just want sex. Urban Dictionary

Formal is the adjective that can be used to describe a form, a really hot chick. Urban Dictionary

1. A method of doing or treating something that relies on an established, uncontroversial model or approach 2. The composition and structure of a compound. 3. A prescription of ingredients in fixed proportion; a recipe. 4. A mathematical statement, especially an equation, of a fact, rule, principle, or other logical relation. Urban Dictionary

A young adult, specifically a college student in a Greek organization, who attempts to get invited to as many fraternity or sorority formals (prom-like social gatherings - usually hosted at a third party venue where the organization gets really dressed up and then shitfaced with their dates) as possible. The motive for such behavior usually is due to the desire for hot facebook pictures, free alcohol, a chance to get dressed up in overpriced formal attire, a shot at getting ass, to impressive one's friends, to rebound off an x, or any other insecurity one can think of. (Not to be confused with prom whore - one who goes to way too many proms) Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Formally

The word "formally" in example sentences

On the following day, at nine o'clock, the term formally began. ❋ Unknown (1928)

AZKent probably sums up my feelings but others have already made valid reasons why DC and his learned friends deserve the title formally held by the likes of the Great Train Robbers and Ali Baba and the 40 thieves. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Zelaya said he would remain at the Brazilian embassy in the Honduran capital Tegucigalpa until January 27, 2010 at the latest, when his term formally ends. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Deposed Honduran leader Manuel Zelaya said he would remain at the Brazilian embassy in the Honduran capital Tegucigalpa until January 27, 2010 at the latest, when his term formally ends. ❋ Unknown (2009)

RIO DE JANEIRO: Deposed Honduran leader Manuel Zelayasaid he would remain at the Brazilian embassy in the Honduran capital Tegucigalpa until January 27, 2010 at the latest, when his term formally ends. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Private data held by the government is often the result of legally required disclosures or of participation in formally optional licensing or benefit schemes where the government is as a practical matter the only game in town. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This week, faculty members will begin formally debating whether to ask the board of trustees to reconsider the vote. ❋ Douglas Belkin (2010)

Everyone at the Oaks is referred to formally as “Mrs.” ❋ Ann Beattie (2010)

McCain formally stepped down from his own institute in 2005, but he remains deeply linked to the Reform Institute to this day. ❋ Unknown (2008)

When John McCain formally claims the Republican presidential nomination in St. Paul on Thursday night, he'll begin navigating one of the most challenging political environments of any White House aspirant. ❋ Unknown (2008)

“The real answer is that Hamas will remain formally opposed to Israel and will not engage in peace process negotiations, but it will focus on state building in the Palestinian area and not on violent resistance against Israel.” ❋ Unknown (2006)

I am now going to complain formally to Blinck and to Zamano. ❋ Unknown (2006)

With impeachment cries seemingly on the wane, that job is presumably his until sometime next year, when his second term formally runs out. ❋ Michael Turton (2007)

McCain, who turns 69 on Monday, said "there's no point" in formally announcing his candidacy until after the 2006 congressional elections. ❋ Unknown (2005)

The Vatican chamberlain formally verified the death and destroyed the symbols of the pope's authority: his fisherman's ring and dies used to make lead seals for apostolic letters. ❋ Unknown (2005)

Obliging directors to deal with it formally is a sharp reminder that none in good faith can ignore. ❋ Unknown (2004)

He stated his name formally, sensing the occasion demanded that. ❋ Norton, Andre (1973)

[Allison] [Curtis], will you go to formal with Hunter [Grimm]? ❋ Hunterzgrimm (2011)

"oh my god formal in [2 days] how exciting!" "fuck [the formal], i want [the after party]" ❋ Whatever6969 (2009)

[Formal] was awesome last night. [Mind you] I didn't half [feel it] this morning. ❋ Ej159 (2009)

Tying ties for special occasions such as a job interview or marriages with the Double-windsor [knot] is a [formality] just as much as using a Three piece suit with three buttons and single [breasted]. ❋ Chaotic_Neutral (2012)

[Fairfax]: I have no idea who I am going to ask to formal [Tori]: Really? I think I am going to ask Dylan Fairfax: hmm why Dylan? Tori: Because the girls ask the boys for this dance and I love him so much. Fairfax: [How are you going] to ask him? Tori: Hmm Idk i guess i will think of something... ❋ ChancePaige (2014)

[Anne]: Have you got your dress for [the formal] yet? [Lauren]: I better get it soon, its only 4 months away. ❋ Hhhhhhhaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhaaaaaaa (2009)

Scott: [What are we] doing? Jane: [Watching a movie]. Scott: But why... Jane: I don't know. Scott: Let's skip the [formalities]. C'mon to my room. Jane: Okay. ❋ Miss. Thang Thang (2009)

[Wow] that [Kristin] [chick] is very formal. ❋ Mr. Puffkinator (2007)

The [exact] [formaler] needs to be used in order to get the proper [mixture]. ❋ DangerDoom2012 (2011)

[Jackie] is now [single] and [because of this] she has become a formal whore. ❋ Formalprude98 (2009)

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