1
[ adjective ] concerned with or characterized by rigorous or adherence to recognized forms (especially in religion or art)

Examples

"highly formalized plays like `Waiting for Godot'"

Used in print

(Tom F. Driver, "Beckett by the Madeleine,"...)

Plays more highly formalized than `` Waiting_for_Godot '' , `` Endgame '' , and `` Krapp 's_Last_Tape '' would be hard to find .

2
[ adjective ] given formal standing or endorsement; made official or legitimate by the observance of proper procedures

Synonyms

formalised

Related terms

official

3
[ adjective ] given formal standing or endorsement; made official or legitimate by the observance of proper procedures

Related terms

official

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