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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 Learner’s Dictionary

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

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryINFORMAL definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   2 days ago · 4 senses: 1. not of a formal, official, or stiffly conventional nature 2. appropriate to everyday life or use 3. denoting or.... Click for more definitions.

4. 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.

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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   Define informal. informal synonyms, informal pronunciation, informal translation, English dictionary definition of informal. adj. 1. Not formal or ceremonious; casual: an informal gathering of friends; a relaxed, informal manner. 2. Not being in accord with prescribed regulations...

7. www.yourdictionary.com › informalInformal Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   (horticulture) Not organized; not structured or planned. Wiktionary. Synonyms: loose. intimate. cozy. unconstrained. homey. frank. colloquial. unceremonious. relaxed. natural. easygoing.

8. www.wordreference.com › definition › informalinformal - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   informal /ɪnˈfɔːməl/ adj. not of a formal, official, or stiffly conventional nature. appropriate to everyday life or use. denoting or characterized by idiom, vocabulary, etc, appropriate to everyday conversational language rather than to formal written language.