formales: meaning and definitions

Relating to or involving outward form or structure, often in contrast to content or meaning. Being or relating to essential form or constitution: a formal principle.

Following or being in accord with accepted or prescribed forms, conventions, or regulations: had little formal education; went to a formal party.

Characterized by strict or meticulous observation of forms; methodical: very formal in their business transactions. Stiffly ceremonious: a formal greeting.

Characterized by technical or polysyllabic vocabulary, complex sentence structure, and explicit transitions; not colloquial or informal: formal discourse.

Having the outward appearance but lacking in substance: a formal requirement that is usually ignored.