formalistic

• Die strengen vorgeschriebenen Formen, Regeln oder Konventionen beachtend, oft auf Kosten des Inhalts oder der Praktikabilität.

Relating to strict adherence to prescribed forms, rules, or conventions, often at the expense of substance or practicality.

1. Rigorous adherence to formC1formalart

   Concerned with or characterized by strict adherence to established forms, conventions, or rules, especially in art, religion, or other structured disciplines.

   Formalistisch

   • The artist's formalistic approach prioritized symmetry and traditional techniques over emotional expression.
   • His formalistic interpretation of the ritual left no room for personal variation.
   • Critics argued that the formalistic style of the poem lacked genuine feeling.

   Synonymeconventionaldoctrinaireformalpedanticrigidritualistic

   Antonymeinformalunceremoniousunconventional