B1adverbworklanguage
US/ˈfɔːr.mə.li/
UK/ˈfɔː.mə.li/
officially, following the correct rules; also in a serious, polite style
In context
The new bridge will be formally opened next month.
You should dress formally for a job interview at a bank.
He has not been formally charged with any crime yet.
Words that go with formally
adverb + verb
- formally announcedThe company formally announced the merger today.
- formally recognizedThe site was formally recognized by UNESCO.
- formally chargedTwo men were formally charged with theft.
- formally apologizeThe airline formally apologized to passengers.
verb + adverb
- dress formallyGuests are asked to dress formally for dinner.