No. 13,964 in German
förmlich
"Förmlich" means "formal" or "literally" in English, depending on context.
In a sentence
Er war förmlich sprachlos vor Überraschung.
He was virtually speechless with surprise.
Here, "förmlich" emphasizes that the surprise led to an almost complete state of being speechless, approaching but not reaching a literal condition.
Das Büro war förmlich eines Anwalts würdig eingerichtet.
The office was most formally furnished, befitting a lawyer.
In this context, "förmlich" refers to the decor being in a formal style appropriate for a specific professional role.
Sie hat förmlich nach einer Erklärung gefragt.
She practically demanded an explanation.
Here, "förmlich" conveys that the action almost resembled a strong demand, yet was phrased as a polite request.
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