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formalistic

adjective

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

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Word length
11
Starts with
F
Ends with
C
Contains
OR
Scrabble score
18
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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adjective

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

    “highly formalized plays like ‘Waiting for Godot’”

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highly formalized plays like ‘Waiting for Godot’

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