Antonyms for formalities

Grammar : Noun

Spell : fawr-mal-i-tee

Phonetic Transcription : fɔrˈmæl ɪ ti

Definition of formalities

Origin : 1530s, "agreement as to form," from Middle French formalité (15c.) or directly from Latin formalis "formal" (see formal). Originally "literary form;" meaning "something done for the sake of form" is from 1590s. Related: Formalities.

noun convention, custom
noun etiquette, protocol

Example sentences :

One can never tell what delays or formalities there may be.'
Extract from : « A Woman Intervenes » by Robert Barr

I want to know if there are any formalities to be gone through.'
Extract from : « A Woman Intervenes » by Robert Barr

The Regent was the last man in the world to care for these formalities.
Extract from : « The Memoirs of Louis XIV., His Court and The Regency, Complete » by Duc de Saint-Simon

"We might waive the formalities in the interests of justice," purred the Lieutenant.
Extract from : « The Strolling Saint » by Raphael Sabatini

There were no formalities over measurements of blades or selection of ground.
Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini

Not inclined to bother herself with the formalities of marriage?
Extract from : « The Crimson Tide » by Robert W. Chambers

The formalities of the world are so much more to you than to me!
Extract from : « Is He Popenjoy? » by Anthony Trollope

What but subtleties of the Scotists: quiddities, formalities, etc.!
Extract from : « Erasmus and the Age of Reformation » by Johan Huizinga

Lieutenant Carstens said, after the formalities had been gone through with.
Extract from : « Boy Scouts in the Philippines » by G. Harvey Ralphson

The old lady may be dying, but she will not sacrifice the formalities.
Extract from : « Paul Patoff » by F. Marion Crawford

Synonyms for formalities

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