formalistic

UK
/ˌfɔːməˈlɪstɪk/
US
/ˌfɔrməˈlɪstɪk/

Translations

formalisticadjective
more formalistic
Comp.
most formalistic
Super.
UK
/ˌfɔːməˈlɪstɪk/
US
/ˌfɔrməˈlɪstɪk/
The artist's work was criticized for being too formalistic.
Работа художника была раскритикована за излишний формалистический подход.

Definitions

formalisticadjective
Adhering strictly to prescribed forms or conventions, often at the expense of substance or meaning.
The judge's formalistic approach to the case ignored the underlying issues at hand.
Characterized by an excessive concern with form and technique rather than content or meaning.
The artist's formalistic style was criticized for lacking emotional depth.