Formalistic and Ordinary

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Formalistic adjective - Concerned with or characterized by rigorous adherence to recognized forms (especially in religion or art).

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Ordinary is an antonym for formalistic in topics: established, philosophy.

Ordinary adjective - Being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events.

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Formalistic is an antonym for ordinary.

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