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COLLOQUIALISM Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word colloquialism. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For COLLOQUIALISM

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ceremonial
adjectiveadj
noun

• a formal event performed on a special occasion

adjective satellite

• marked by pomp or ceremony or formality

decorum
nounn
noun

• propriety in manners and conduct

formality
nounn
noun

• a requirement of etiquette or custom

• a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies

• compliance with formal rules

grandeur
nounn
noun

• the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand

• the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct

pomp
nounn
noun

• cheap or pretentious or vain display

• ceremonial elegance and splendor

protocol
nounn
noun

• (computer science) rules determining the format and transmission of data

• forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats and heads of state

• code of correct conduct

reserve
verb, nounv, n
noun

• formality and propriety of manner

• something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose

• an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced

• (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions

• a district that is reserved for particular purpose

• armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency

• the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary

verb

• hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency

• give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

• obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance

• arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

seriousness
nounn
noun

• an earnest and sincere feeling

• the quality of arousing fear or distress

• the trait of being serious

solemnity
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a trait of dignified seriousness

• a solemn and dignified feeling

stiffness
nounn
noun

• the physical property of being inflexible and hard to bend

• the property of moving with pain or difficulty

• firm resoluteness in purpose or opinion or action

• the inelegance of someone stiff and unrelaxed (as by embarrassment)

• excessive sternness

Alternatives for CEREMONIAL

Alternatives for DECORUM

Alternatives for FORMALITY

Alternatives for GRANDEUR

Alternatives for POMP

Alternatives for PROTOCOL

Alternatives for RESERVE

Alternatives for SERIOUSNESS

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