Collocations for formal - adj.
1. very correct/official
VERBS
be, seem, sound | become
ADV.
extremely, very | strictly
Learning was by rote and strictly formal.
Learning was by rote and strictly formal.
almost
The greeting was polite, almost formal.
The greeting was polite, almost formal.
fairly, quite, rather, relatively | oddly
Her words sounded oddly formal.
Her words sounded oddly formal.
stiffly
His manner was stiffly formal.
His manner was stiffly formal.
2. concerned with the way sth is done
VERBS
be
ADV.
merely, purely
Getting approval for the plan is a purely formal matter: nobody will seriously oppose it.
Getting approval for the plan is a purely formal matter: nobody will seriously oppose it.
largely
The monarch retains largely formal duties.
The monarch retains largely formal duties.