Dictionary Definition
formally adv
1 with official authorization; "the club will be
formally recognized" [syn: officially]
2 in a formal manner; "he was dressed rather
formally" [syn: with
formality] [ant: informally]
User Contributed Dictionary
English
Pronunciation
Homophones
- formerly (some non rhotic accents)
Adverb
- In a formal manner.
- By a method prescribed by procedure.
- He formally filed a complaint, which involved much paperwork.