Formally

Pronunciation

• Homophones: formerly (some non rhotic accents)

Origin

formal + -ly

Full definition of formally

Adverb

1. In a formal manner.He dressed quite formally - too formally for the occasion.
2. In accordance with official procedure.He formally filed a complaint, which involved much paperwork.
3. In accordance with rigorous rules.He proved it formally but gave his students no intuitive feel for the matter.

Antonyms

• informally