formalistic
for·ma·lis·tic
adjective
1.
concerned with or characterized by rigorous or adherence to recognized forms (especially in religion or art)
- “highly formalized plays like”
- “'”
Origin
From formalist + -ic.
Related words
Pertaining to
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