Definition of "formalness" []

• A manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies (noun)

WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.

• "After several trips to different parts of the river, it became clear that what I was responding to and how I felt while being in China was permeating ... my pictures; a formalness and unease ..."
• "Casual jeans and chunky shoes tastefully offset the formalness of a patterned vest, a silky jacket, and the twinkly pocket-watch chain."
• "I think what is hitting you is a definite formalness to it all. cliokitty on October 6th 2009 at 3: 31pm view cliokitty's davidsl --"