Custom and Formality

Custom

Custom noun - A usual manner of behaving or doing.

Formality is a synonym for custom in ritual topic. In some cases you can use "Formality" instead a noun "Custom", when it comes to topics like tradition, behaviour, convention.

Formality

Formality noun - An oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules.
Usage example: churchgoers loved the formalities of a traditional Christmas Eve candlelight service
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Synonyms for Formality

Custom is a synonym for formality in ritual topic. You can use "Custom" instead a noun "Formality", if it concerns topics such as convention, behaviour, practice, official procedure.

How words are described

proper proper custom proper formality
great great custom great formality
less less custom less formality
military military custom military formality
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