Sentence examples for severe formality from inspiring English sources

The almost womanly nature of the building's curves offsets the more severe formality of its planes.

Mizoguchi made it during the Second World War, under a militaristic regime, and he masks its rebellious spirit with severe formality and respect for samurai tradition.

He enjoys the rituals and the protocols, nestling with pleasure into the severe formality of his limited role — the small exchanges with Presidents, the offered courtesies and the occasional candid conversations, including one conducted by L.B.J. (Liev Schreiber) while sitting on the can.

With offices nationwide shedding the more severe appearances of formality, listening to music at one's desk has become an accepted way to alleviate stress.

From the announcements on public loudspeakers of the "splendid Olympic games" to the severe but sham formalities of the courtrooms, Ying depicts a society in which secret official force turns the air as thick and weighty as water.

The delay seemed to be a formality, or a bid to gain time on an issue that has thrown Pakistan into perhaps its most severe political crisis.

A formality.

No formality.

That is no formality.

She loved formality, intrigue.

Business trumps formality.