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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. 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.

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

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   Definitions of informal. adjective. 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.

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

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

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

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   adjective. /ɪnˈfɔːml/. /ɪnˈfɔːrml/. 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.

6. 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.

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

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   5 days ago · 2. adjective. An informal situation is one which is relaxed and friendly and not very serious or official. I would like it to be an informal occasion. The house has an informal atmosphere. Synonyms: relaxed, easy, comfortable, simple More Synonyms of informal. informality uncountable noun. Eleanor enjoyed the relative informality of island life.

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

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   1 relaxed and friendly; not following strict rules of how to behave or do something an informal atmosphere an informal arrangement/meeting/visit Discussions are held on an informal basis within the department. The aim of the trip was to make informal contact with potential customers.