informal
adjective
in·for·mal
(ˌ)in-ˈfȯr-məl 
1
: marked by the absence of formality or ceremony
an informal meeting
2
: characteristic of or appropriate to ordinary, casual, or familiar use
informal clothes
Examples of informal in a Sentence
We had an informal meeting over lunch.
He has an informal manner that puts people at ease.
He spoke to them in informal Spanish.
The term is common in informal contexts.
He took an informal poll among his coworkers.
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
While some sandals can lean on the casual, informal side, these stylish ones are sophisticated enough for all types of events and occasions.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 May 2025
Talks held over breakfast, as well as an informal, one-on-one tea on Thursday morning, are expected to cover their strategic partnership, the war in Ukraine and Russia’s relations with the United States, according to the Kremlin.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
With those ceremonial notices, an informal countdown begins to the moment that the new pope's identity is revealed to the world.
—Christopher Watson, ABC News, 8 May 2025
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“Informal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/informal. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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informal
adjective
in·for·mal
(ˈ)in-ˈfȯr-məl
1
: not formal
an informal party
2
: suited for ordinary or everyday use
informal clothes
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