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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 /
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.
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.
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.
denoting or characterized by idiom, vocabulary, etc, appropriate to everyday conversational language rather than to formal written language. denoting a second-person pronoun in some languages used when the addressee is regarded as a friend or social inferior. inˈformally adv.
