# formally

> English word · Adverb · IPA /ˈfɔː.mə.li/ · frequency rank #7,011

## Definitions
1. In a formal manner.
2. In accordance with official procedure.
3. In accordance with rigorous rules.

## Etymology
From formal + -ly.

## Easily confused with
- **formerly** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/formally-vs-formerly)
- **formal** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/formal-vs-formally)
- **formality** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/formality-vs-formally)

## Common misspellings (11)
`fformally`, `fomrally`, `foramlly`, `formallyy`, `formaly`, `formalyl`, `formlaly`, `formmally`, `forrmally`, `fromally`, `ofrmally`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/formally