formally
/ˈfɔːrməli/
for · mal · ly
ˈfɔːr · mə · li
English Definition
adv. in a formal manner
Significado en Español
formalmente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
một cách chính thức
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Example Sentence
The mayor formally opened the new library.
市长正式为新图书馆揭幕。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “formally”:
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A
informally
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B
officially
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C
casually
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D
loosely
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B — officially.
“formally” means adv. in a formal manner
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The two leaders ______ signed the peace agreement in front of the cameras.
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A
casually
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B
formally
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C
secretly
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D
carelessly
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B — formally.
“formally” means adv. in a formal manner
Common questions about “formally”
What does “formally” mean?
formally — adv. in a formal manner. In Chinese: 正式地.
How do you pronounce “formally”?
formally is pronounced /ˈfɔːrməli/. It breaks into 3 syllables: for · mal · ly.
How do you use “formally” in a sentence?
The mayor formally opened the new library. (市长正式为新图书馆揭幕。)
What are synonyms for “formally”?
officially, properly, ceremonially — all close in meaning to formally (adv. in a formal manner).
Is “formally” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. formally appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
