Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

formalese

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: for-malese
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The style of language used in formal contexts.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"In the intricate formalese that marked relations between friends of the time, Mr. Washburn told Miss Hyde of his appreciation for a previous letter of hers and remarked on how it had buoyed up his spirit."

Etymology

From formal + -ese.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does formalese mean?: The style of language used in formal contexts.
Where does formalese come from?: From formal + -ese.

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