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Definition of Formalist
1. n. One overattentive to forms, or too much confined to them; esp., one who rests in external religious forms, or observes strictly the outward forms of worship, without possessing the life and spirit of religion.
Definition of Formalist
1. Noun. An overly formal person, especially one who adheres to current forms; a stickler ¹
2. Noun. An advocate of formalism ¹
3. Adjective. Of or pertaining to formalism; formalistic ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Formalist
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Formalist
Literary usage of Formalist
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Lives of the Right Hon. Francis North, Baron Guilford, Lord Keeper of by Roger North (1826)
"For he was a formalist, and took pleasure in hearing and deciding ; and gave way
to all kinds of motions the counsel would offer: supposing that, ..."
2. A Critical Pronouncing Dictionary, and Expositor of the English Language: To by John Walker (1806)
"... established mode of behaviour ; solemn order, habit, or dress. formalist,
for'mal-lst. s. One who prefers appearance to reality. ..."
3. A Dictionary of English Synonymes and Synonymous Or Parallel Expressions by Richard Soule, George Holmes Howison (1891)
"Pharisee, formalist, canter. 2. Dissembler, deceiver, impostor, pretender, cheat.
.... formalist ..."
4. Treasury of Wisdom, Wit and Humor, Odd Comparisons and Proverbs: Authors (1891)
"formalist. Shakespeare. His house is as empty of religion as tho white of an egg
is of savour. Banyan. FORMS. USE OF. Of what use are forms, seeing at »imee ..."
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