Affectation and Formality

Affectation

Affectation noun - The quality or state of appearing or trying to appear more important or more valuable than is the case.

Formality and affectation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Formality" instead a noun "Affectation".

Formality

Formality noun - An act or utterance that is a customary show of good manners.
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Synonyms for Formality

Affectation and formality are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Affectation" instead a noun "Formality".

How words are described

pure pure affectation pure formality
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