formalistic
1. [ adjective ] concerned with or characterized by rigorous or adherence to recognized forms (especially in religion or art)
Synonyms: formalized formalised
Examples:

"highly formalized plays like `Waiting for Godot'"

Related terms: religion art formalism formalism
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