great formality

language: en

definitions

  1. A situation involving a high degree of ceremony and strict adherence to established protocols.
    en: A situation involving a high degree of ceremony and strict adherence to established protocols.
  2. Actions performed primarily to satisfy rigid conventional requirements rather than practical needs.
    en: Actions performed primarily to satisfy rigid conventional requirements rather than practical needs.

examples

  1. The award ceremony was conducted with great formality.

    The award ceremony was conducted with great formality.

  2. He bowed out of great formality despite knowing her well.

    He bowed out of great formality despite knowing her well.