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   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

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

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

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

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   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.

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

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   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.

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

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   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.

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

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   Definition of 'informal' informal. (ɪnfɔːʳməl ) 1. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE] B2. Informal speech or behaviour is relaxed and friendly rather than serious, very correct, or official. She is refreshingly informal. His friend was less good-looking, but a lot more informal and relaxed.

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

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

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

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   Informal definition: without formality or ceremony; casual. See examples of INFORMAL used in a sentence.

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

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   noun [ U ] uk / ˌɪnfɔːˈmæləti / us. informally. adverb. (Definition of informal from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of informal. in Chinese (Traditional) 非正式的，非正規的, （服裝）日常使用的, （言行）隨意的… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 非正式的，非正规的, （服装）日常使用的, （言行）随意的… See more. in Spanish.

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

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    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...

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