seem formal

Examples (10)

• At first glance, the invitation did seem rather formal, with embossed lettering and a wax seal.
• Her email might seem too formal for a casual team chat, but she was addressing a client.
• It may seem overly formal, yet following protocol saves time later.
• Does this greeting seem sufficiently formal for an academic conference?
• He tried to lighten the mood because the meeting did seem extremely formal at the start.
• While the policy can seem unnecessarily formal, it ensures fairness for everyone.
• To international guests, the ceremony will seem quite formal compared with local customs.
• Her tone didn’t seem especially formal until she quoted the official guidelines.
• If the letter should seem more formal, consider using a standard salutation and closing.
• Nothing about their outfits would seem particularly formal unless you noticed the subtle tailoring.