in·for·mal
Pronounced:
/ɪnˈfoɚməl/
Function:
adjectiveMeaning:
[more in*for*mal; most in*for*mal] : not formal: such as a : having a friendly and relaxed quality ▪ an informal party ▪ We had an informal meeting over lunch. ▪ an informal conversation ▪ an informal writing style ▪ He has an informal manner that puts people at ease. b : suited for ordinary use when you are relaxing ▪ informal clothes ▪ an informal dining area c of language : relaxed in tone : not suited for serious or official speech and writing ▪ He spoke to them in informal Spanish/English. ▪ The term is common in informal contexts. ▪ informal language/speech/writing ▪ an informal word d : done in a way that is not especially careful or scientific ▪ He took an informal poll/survey among his coworkers.
—in·for·mal·i·ty /ɪnˌfoɚˈmæləti/ noun [noncount] ▪ She liked the easy/casual informality of his manner.
/ɪnˌfoɚˈmæləti/ noun [noncount] ▪ She liked the easy/casual informality of his manner.—in·for·mal·ly /ɪnˈfoɚməli/ adverb ▪ We met to discuss the situation informally. ▪ speak/write informally ▪ The word is used informally in this sense. ▪ She was informally dressed in blue jeans.
/ɪnˈfoɚməli/ adverb ▪ We met to discuss the situation informally. ▪ speak/write informally ▪ The word is used informally in this sense. ▪ She was informally dressed in blue jeans.