Formal and Polite

Similar meaning words

Formal adjective - Following or agreeing with established form, custom, or rules.

Usage example: a formal contract that was legally binding

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Polite is a synonym for formal in stiff topic. In some cases you can use "Polite" instead an adjective "Formal".

Polite adjective - Showing consideration, courtesy, and good manners.

Usage example: it's only polite to hold the door for the person behind you

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Formal is a synonym for polite. Sometimes you can use "Formal" instead an adjective "Polite".

Nearby Words: politeness, politely

In Crisis Equestria, Lord Silvertongue is extremely polite and formal with all of his employees... so long as they're on his good side.

Source: Affably Evil / Fan Works
Sagara Sousuke uses this by default, which is both fitting and odd, as he is someone who is formal and polite to everyone, or at least he thinks he is.

Source: Useful Notes / Japanese Pronouns
Akane says her grandmother is difficult to please, but Takahiro makes a good impression on her by giving very polite and formal greeting.

Source: Visual Novel / Walkure Romanze

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