great formality
definitions
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A situation involving a high degree of ceremony and strict adherence to established protocols.ja: 厳かな正式な儀式
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Actions performed primarily to satisfy rigid conventional requirements rather than practical needs.ja: 形式的な礼儀作法
examples
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The award ceremony was conducted with great formality.
表彰式は非常に厳粛に行われました。
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He bowed out of great formality despite knowing her well.
彼女のことをよく知っていたが、彼は形式的な礼儀としてお辞儀をした。