1. a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies; - Example: "the formality of his voice made the others pay him close attention" [syn: formality, formalness]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
formalness
n 1: a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies;
"the formality of his voice made the others pay him close
attention" [syn: formality, formalness] [ant:
informality]