公こう式しき的てき

na-adjective

formulaic; stiff; perfunctory

Describes speech, writing, or behavior that follows a set pattern without genuine feeling or spontaneity. Often carries a slightly negative nuance of being mechanical or lacking warmth.

• 彼かれの挨あい拶さつはいつも公こう式しき的てきで、心こころがこもっていない。

  His greetings are always formulaic and lack sincerity.

na-adjective

official; formal

Used when something is done in an official capacity or according to formal procedures, without the negative connotation of being mechanical. Less common than 公式 (こうしき) alone.

• 公こう式しき的てきな発はっ表ぴょうは明日あす行おこなわれます。

  The official announcement will be made tomorrow.