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Definition of formality

"formality" in the noun sense

1. formality, formalities

a requirement of etiquette or custom

"a mere formality"

2. formality, formalness

a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies

"the formality of his voice made the others pay him close attention"

3. formality

compliance with formal rules

"courtroom formality"

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Quotations for formality

Twas a public feast and public day -
Quite full, right dull, guests hot, and dishes cold,
Great plenty, much formality, small cheer.
And everybody out of their own sphere. [ Byron ]

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formality in Scrabble®

The word formality is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 17

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters formality:

FORMALITY
(180)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (3 words)

foamily, frailty, mortify

 

All Scrabble® Plays For The Word formality

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The 200 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In formality

FORMALITY
(180)
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(162)
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(120)
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formality in Words With Friends™

The word formality is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 18

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters formality:

FORMALITY
(270)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (3 words)

foamily, frailty, mortify

 

All Words With Friends™ Plays For The Word formality

FORMALITY
(270)
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(156)
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(132)
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The 200 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In formality

FORMALITY
(270)
FORMALITY
(156)
FORMALITY
(132)
FOAMILY
(119 = 84 + 35)
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(113 = 78 + 35)
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(76)
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Words containing the sequence formality

Words that start with formality (1 word)

formality

Words with formality in them (1 word)

formality

Words that end with formality (2 words)

formalityinformality
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Word Growth involving formality

Shorter words in formality

or for form formal

ma formal

it lit

Longer words containing formality

informality