FORMALISED

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

Given formal standing or endorsement; made official or legitimate by the observance of proper procedures

Synonyms:

formalised; formalized

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

official (having official authority or sanction)

Meaning:

Concerned with or characterized by rigorous adherence to recognized forms (especially in religion or art)

Example:

highly formalized plays like 'Waiting for Godot'

Synonyms:

formalised; formalistic; formalized

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Domain category:

art; artistic creation; artistic production (the creation of beautiful or significant things)

faith; religion; religious belief (a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny)

Pertainym:

formalism (the practice of scrupulous adherence to prescribed or external forms)

Past simple / past participle of the verb formalise