Familiarity
Familiarity noun - A socially improper or unsuitable act or remark.
Usage example: placing his hand on my shoulder was just one familiarity by the car salesman that I did not appreciate
Formality
Formality noun - An act or utterance that is a customary show of good manners.
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Synonyms for Formality
Familiarity is an antonym for formality.
How words are described
| extreme | extreme familiarity | extreme formality |
| excessive | excessive familiarity | excessive formality |
| incredible | incredible familiarity | incredible formality |
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