Definition of informal
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
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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.
Recent Examples of informal from the Web
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The German lender and Mueller’s team have established informal contact in connection with the investigation, the newspaper said, citing an unidentified person close to the matter.
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If the concert’s first part felt scripted, however informal, the second half felt more off the cuff, with Merchant soliciting requests from an audience that was more than happy to oblige.
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About 80 people attended the informal forum, as many stood around chatting in small groups, and there was a brief question-and-answer period.
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In an interview with Kaya Oakes at Religion Dispatches, Martin discusses the particulars of his informal ministry and the danger of believing God is on your side.
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Yet as digital technologies lower the cost of interacting, more things can be done by informal groups.
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He was fined and given two years of informal probation.
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He wasn't used to wearing a tie - Koch culture was much more informal.
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By Friday, an informal tally by voting-rights advocates indicated that election officials in at least 22 states had partly or completely rejected the commission’s request.
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First Known Use of informal
15th century
INFORMAL Defined for English Language Learners
informal
playDefinition of informal for English Language Learners
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: having a friendly and relaxed quality
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: suited for ordinary use when you are relaxing
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of language : relaxed in tone : not suited for serious or official speech and writing
INFORMAL Defined for Kids
informal
playDefinition of informal for Students
1 : not requiring serious or formal behavior or dress an informal party
2 : suitable for ordinary or everyday use an informal dining area
informally
adverbLaw Dictionary
informal
Legal Definition of informal
: marked by the absence of required forms or procedures or by the relaxation of prescribed rules an informal hearing
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