formalese

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From formal +‎ -ese.

Noun[edit]

formalese (uncountable)

  1. The style of language used in formal contexts.
    • 1946 December 6, “Letter Written in 1842 Tells of Life in Stowe”, in The Daily Messenger, number 274, St. Albans, Vt., page 4-A:
      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.
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