Formality
Formality noun - An act or utterance that is a customary show of good manners.
Usage example: bowing to your guest is a formality you don't need to perform for me
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Synonyms for Formality
Kindliness and formality are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Kindliness" instead a noun "Formality".
Kindliness
Kindliness noun - Kindly concern, interest, or support.
Formality and kindliness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Formality" instead a noun "Kindliness".
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Kindliness and Formality. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/formality/kindliness
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