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FORMALISED

English dictionary: Word overview

FORMALISED (adjective)
  The adjective FORMALISED has 2 senses:

1. concerned with or characterized by rigorous or adherence to recognized forms (especially in religion or art)
2. given formal standing or endorsement; made official or legitimate by the observance of proper procedures

  Familiarity information: FORMALISED used as an adjective is rare.


English dictionary: Word details


FORMALISED (adjective)


Sense 1formalised [BACK TO TOP]

Meaning:

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

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Synonyms:

formalised; formalistic; formalized

Context example:

highly formalized plays like 'Waiting for Godot'

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)


Sense 2formalised [BACK TO TOP]

Meaning:

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

Synonyms:

formalised; formalized

Similar:

official (having official authority or sanction)


English Proverbs
"The beauty of things lies in the mind that contemplates it"
(English proverb)
"Every frog must know its sole-leather."
(Bulgarian proverb)
"A servant who has two masters, lies to one of them."
(Arabic proverb)
"Think before you begin."
(Dutch proverb)


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