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formally

intermediateB2

/ˈfɔːrməli/ · for-mal-ly

In a formal manner; according to set rules or conventions.

Meanings

adverbformal

In a formal manner; according to set rules or conventions.

ایک سرکاری طریقے سے؛ طے شدہ اصولوں یا روایات کے مطابق۔

سرکاری طور پر

sarkari tor par

Formal: سرکاری طور پر

Synonyms

officiallyceremoniallyproperlyسرکاری طور پررسمی طور پرباقاعدہ طور پر

Antonyms

informallycasuallyunofficiallyغیر رسمی طور پردورانغیر سرکاری طور پر

Common Collocations

  • formally dressed
  • formally stated
  • formally introduced

Example Sentences

She was formally introduced to the board members.

اس کا رسمی طور پر بورڈ کے اراکین سے تعارف کرایا گیا۔

Us ka rasmi tor par board ke arakain se taaruf karaya gaya.

Please sign this document formally.

براہ کرم اس دستاویز پر سرکاری طور پر دستخط کریں۔

Barah-e-karam is dastawaiz par sarkari tor par dastakhat karein.

The event was conducted formally to honor the guests.

یہ تقریب مہمانوں کی عزت کرنے کے لیے سرکاری طور پر منعقد کی گئی۔

Yeh taqreeb mehmaanon ki izzat karne ke liye sarkari tor par manaqid ki gayi.

Easily Confused With

formality:Formally refers to the manner in which something is done, while formality refers to the actual procedure or requirement that is followed.

Word Family

formal
adjectiveسرکاری
formality
nounرسم

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of formal dress codes that require adherence to specific styles.

Visualize an event where everyone is dressed in formal attire.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "formaliter" — in a formal way

First known use: 15th century

The word 'formally' evolved from the Latin word 'formaliter', which relates to adherence to prescribed forms, established conventions, or traditional practices.