Formality and Sternness

Formality

Formality noun - An act or utterance that is a customary show of good manners.
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Sternness and formality are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sternness" instead a noun "Formality".

Sternness

Sternness noun - The quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism).

Formality and sternness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Formality" instead a noun "Sternness".

Nearby Words: stern, sternly
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