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   In·for·mal

   /inˈfôrm(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style, manner, or nature: "an informal atmosphere" Similar casualrelaxedeasygoingnaturalunceremoniousunofficialnonformalunstudiedunaffectedopenfriendlyintimatesimpleunpretentiouseasyinformal:unstuffyunbuttonedchummypallymateyOpposite formalofficial
   • ▪ of or denoting a style of writing or conversational speech characterized by simple grammatical structures, familiar vocabulary, and use of idioms, e.g., tu in French. Similar colloquialvernacularidiomaticdemoticnonstandardpopulardialectalnonliterarysimplenaturalfamiliareverydayunofficialunpretentiousinformal:slangychattyfolksyOpposite formalliterary
   • ▪ (of dress) casual; suitable for everyday wear. Similar casualrelaxedcomfortableeverydaysloppyleisuresportifinformal:comfylaid-backsportyOpposite formalsmart

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

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   Learn the meaning of informal as an adjective that describes something not formal or casual. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for informal.

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

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   Informal means not formal or official, or suitable for casual situations and people. Learn how to use informal in different contexts, registers and situations with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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

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   Informal means without formality or ceremony, casual, or characteristic of casual and familiar speech or writing. Learn how informal differs from formal, neutral, and slang, and see synonyms, antonyms, and usage notes.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › informalINFORMAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Informal means not formal or official, or not suitable for official or special occasions. It can also mean suitable when you are with friends and family but not for official occasions. See examples, grammar, pronunciation and translations of informal in different languages.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › informalINFORMAL | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Informal means relaxed and friendly, or suitable for normal situations. Learn how to use informal in different contexts, such as clothes, language, and meetings, with examples and translations.

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

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   informal: 1 adj not formal “conservative people unaccustomed to informal dress” “an informal free-and-easy manner” “an informal gathering of friends” Synonyms: casual , daily , everyday appropriate for ordinary or routine occasions casual , free-and-easy natural and unstudied folksy very informal and familiar unceremonial , unceremonious ...

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › informalINFORMAL definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   4 days ago · Informal means not formal, not according to fixed customs, rules, or ceremonies, or not very serious or official. It can also mean relaxed, easy, or suitable for everyday occasions. See synonyms, antonyms, examples, and pronunciation of informal in American and British English.