Yahoo India Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   informal

   /ɪnˈfɔːml/

   adjective

   • 1. having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style, manner, or nature: "an informal atmosphere" Similar casualrelaxedeasy-goingnaturalunceremoniousunofficialnon-formalunstudiedunaffectedopenfriendlyintimatesimpleunpretentiouseasyinformal:unstuffyunbuttonedchummypallymateyOpposite formalofficial
   • ▪ (of dress) casual; suitable for everyday wear: "the guys wore very informal clothes" Similar casualrelaxedcomfortableeverydaysloppyleisuresportifinformal:comfylaid-backsportyOpposite formalsmart
   • 2. denoting the grammatical structures, vocabulary, and idiom suitable to everyday language and conversation rather than to official or formal contexts. Similar colloquialvernacularidiomaticdemoticnon-standardpopulardialectalnon-literarysimplenaturalfamiliareverydayunofficialunpretentiousinformal:slangychattyfolksyOpposite formalliterary
   • 3. (of economic activity) carried on by self-employed or independent people on a small scale, especially unofficially or illegally: "Peru's huge and dense informal sector of street vendors and cottage industries" Similar unofficialirregulargreyblackback-doorillegalillicit

   Scrabble Points: 13

   • I

     1

   • N

     1

   • F

     4

   • O

     1

   • R

     1

   • M

     3

   • A

     1

   • L

     1

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINFORMAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   INFORMAL definition: 1. not formal or official: 2. (of clothing, behaviour, speech) suitable when you are with friends…. Learn more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINFORMAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionary

   • Cached

   INFORMAL meaning: 1. not formal or official: 2. (of clothing, behaviour, speech) suitable when you are with friends…. Learn more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINFORMAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   You use informal to describe behaviour, speech, or situations that are relaxed and casual rather than correct and serious. This door leads to the informal living area. American English : informal / ɪnˈfɔrməl /

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › informalINFORMAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › informal

   • Cached

   not according to the prescribed, official, or customary way or manner; irregular; unofficial: informal proceedings. Synonyms: unconventional. Antonyms: conventional. suitable to or characteristic of casual and familiar, but educated, speech or writing.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › informalInformal - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › informal

   If something’s informal, it’s casual and relaxed and doesn’t follow any particular rules or conventions, whether that's a style of writing, or the dress code for your dinner party. If you have informal plans to see your friend, that means you’ll get together but you’re not sure when — you’ll figure it out later.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › informalInformal Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › informal

   • Cached

   Jun 17, 2012 · 1. : marked by the absence of formality or ceremony. an informal meeting. 2. : characteristic of or appropriate to ordinary, casual, or familiar use. informal clothes. informality. (ˌ)in- (ˌ)fȯr-ˈma-lə-tē. -fər- noun. informally. (ˌ)in-ˈfȯr-mə-lē. adverb. Synonyms. heterodox. irregular. unceremonious. unconventional. unorthodox.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishinformal adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › english

   • Cached

   relaxed and friendly; not following strict rules of how to behave or do something. an informal atmosphere. an informal meeting/gathering/visit. an informal arrangement. informal discussions/talks. an informal chat/conversation. Discussions are held on an informal basis within the department.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINFORMAL | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionary

   • Cached

   Contents. INFORMAL meaning: 1. relaxed and friendly: 2. suitable for normal situations: . Learn more.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › informalInformal - definition of informal by The Free Dictionary

    www.thefreedictionary.com › informal

    • Cached

    1. Not formal or ceremonious; casual: an informal gathering of friends; a relaxed, informal manner. 2. Not being in accord with prescribed regulations or forms; unofficial: an informal agreement. 3. Suited for everyday wear or use: informal clothes. 4.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › informalinformal | meaning of informal in Longman Dictionary of...

    www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › informal

    • Cached

    informal meaning, definition, what is informal: relaxed and friendly without being restr...: Learn more.