Formalistic and Simple

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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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Simple is an antonym for formalistic in topics: hypothetical, philosophy.

Simple adjective - Free from all additions or embellishment.

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Formalistic is an antonym for simple.

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Simple and Formalistic. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/formalistic/simple

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