Formalities (Noun)
Meaning
A requirement of etiquette or custom; "a mere formality".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The wedding ceremony was a beautiful affair, but the reception was where the real celebration began, after the formalities were out of the way.
- Signing the contract was just a formality, as the deal had already been verbally agreed upon weeks ago.
- The company's CEO went through the formalities of introducing himself to the new employees, shaking hands and exchanging pleasantries.
- The professor's lecture was engaging, but the Q&A session that followed was just a formality, as most students were already familiar with the material.
- The award winner's acceptance speech was heartfelt, but the actual presentation of the award was just a formality, as the winner had been announced weeks in advance.