formally
Pronunciation:
/ˈfɔːməli//ˈfɔɹməli/adverb
Definitions
In a formal manner.
Example: He was dressed too formally for the occasion.
In accordance with official procedure.
Example: He formally filed a complaint, which involved much paperwork.
In accordance with rigorous rules.
Example: He proved it formally but gave his students no intuitive feel for the matter.