great formality

language: pt

definitions

  1. A situation involving a high degree of ceremony and strict adherence to established protocols.
    pt: Cerimônia solene e formal
  2. Actions performed primarily to satisfy rigid conventional requirements rather than practical needs.
    pt: Cumprimento estrito de formalidades

examples

  1. The award ceremony was conducted with great formality.

    A cerimônia de premiação foi realizada com grande formalidade.

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

    Ele curvou-se por mera formalidade, apesar de conhecê-la bem.