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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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   The meaning of INFORMAL is marked by the absence of formality or ceremony. How to use informal in a sentence.

3. 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.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › informalINFORMAL | 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

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

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