Formality
Formality noun - An act or utterance that is a customary show of good manners.
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Synonyms for Formality
Mannerliness and formality are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mannerliness" instead a noun "Formality".
Mannerliness
Mannerliness noun - Speech or behavior that is a sign of good breeding.
Usage example: the elderly gentleman comported himself with old-world, old-school mannerliness
Formality and mannerliness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Formality" instead a noun "Mannerliness".
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Related pairs
- manner and formality
- manner and mannerliness
- elegance and formality
- elegance and mannerliness
- style and formality
- style and mannerliness
- dignity and formality
- dignity and mannerliness
- courtesy and formality
- courtesy and mannerliness
- politeness and formality
- politeness and mannerliness
- civility and formality
- civility and mannerliness
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