'Formally' definitions:

Definition of 'formally'

From: WordNet
adverb
With official authorization; "the club will be formally recognized" [syn: formally, officially]
adverb
In a formal manner; "he was dressed rather formally" [ant: informally]

Definition of 'Formally'

From: GCIDE
  • Formally \Form"al*ly\, adv. In a formal manner; essentially; characteristically; expressly; regularly; ceremoniously; precisely. [1913 Webster]
  • That which formally makes this [charity] a Christian grace, is the spring from which it flows. --Smalridge. [1913 Webster]
  • You and your followers do stand formally divided against the authorized guides of the church and rest of the people. --Hooker. [1913 Webster]