What is another word for formalness?
Pronunciation: [fˈɔːmə͡lnəs] (IPA) 
Formalness, a noun that refers to the quality of being formal or following a strict social etiquette, is a word that can be replaced by several synonyms. One of these is formality, which describes adherence to a socially acceptable way of behaving or speaking. Etiquette is another synonym, which refers to a set of rules that dictate proper behavior in social settings. Protocol, on the other hand, is a synonym that speaks to the manner in which things are carried out in a formal setting. Finally, decorum is a synonym that pertains to following societal norms and conventions in behavior and dress. All of these synonyms describe the quality of being formal in different ways.
