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- Dictionaryinformal/ɪnˈfɔːml/
adjective
- 1. having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style, manner, or nature: "an informal atmosphere" Similar Opposite
- 2. denoting the grammatical structures, vocabulary, and idiom suitable to everyday language and conversation rather than to official or formal contexts. Similar Opposite
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INFORMAL definition: 1. not formal or official: 2. (of clothing, behaviour, speech) suitable when you are with friends…. Learn more.
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.
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.
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 /
Informal definition: without formality or ceremony; casual. See examples of INFORMAL used in a sentence.
INFORMAL meaning: 1. not formal or official: 2. (of clothing, behaviour, speech) suitable when you are with friends…. Learn more.
Contents. INFORMAL meaning: 1. relaxed and friendly: 2. suitable for normal situations: . Learn more.
1. Informal speech or behavior is relaxed and friendly rather than serious, very correct, or official. [...] 2. An informal situation is one that is relaxed and friendly and not very serious or official. [...] 3. Informal clothes are casual and suitable for wearing when you are relaxing, but not on formal occasions. [...] More.
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.
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.
