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in·for·mal

Pronounced:

/ɪnˈfoɚməl/Listen to audio

Function:

adjective

Meaning:

[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 Listen to audio /ɪnˌfoɚˈmæləti/ noun [noncount] She liked the easy/casual informality of his manner.
—in·for·mal·ly Listen to audio /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.
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