informal

adjective

in·for·mal | \(ˌ)in-ˈfȯr-məl

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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Other Words from informal

informality \(ˌ)in-(ˌ)fȯr-ˈma-lə-tē,

-fər- \ noun

informally \(ˌ)in-ˈfȯr-mə-lē

\ adverb

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 on the Web

Low-key, informal hangs are always the start of something special. — Marissa Miller, Teen Vogue, "How To Celebrate The Holidays Away From Home," 22 Nov. 2018 Last year, numerous Chinese companies were rumored to be interested in the automaker, and at least one, Volvo-parent Geely held informal talks with FCA, according to Bloomberg. — Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, "How likely is a Fiat Chrysler/Hyundai merger?," 2 July 2018 European leaders met in Brussels on Sunday for an informal talk on migration and asylum ahead of a broader summit meeting this week. — Megan Specia, New York Times, "Italy and Malta Block Another Rescue Ship Carrying Migrants," 24 June 2018 Who to meet Photographer Rania Matar will give a brief, informal talk about her work at The Light Factory 2:30-3:30 p.m. June 30. Born and raised in Lebanon, Matar moved to the United States in 1984. — Melody Songer, charlotteobserver, "What to do and see in Charlotte for week of June 24-30," 21 June 2018 Courtois was also linked with Paris Saint-Germain and his father had informal talks with the club in February. — SI.com, "'Baffled' Thibaut Courtois Still Set for Chelsea Contract Talks Despite Replacement Rumours," 5 June 2018 On May 26th Moon Jae-in, South Korea’s president, and Kim Jong Un, the North’s leader, added another surprise to a week already rich in them by meeting for informal talks on the northern side of the demilitarised zone between their two countries. — The Economist, "The leaders of the two Koreas meet again," 27 May 2018 If a review finds the cases have merit, the EEOC would call on the fast-food giant to initially engage in informal settlement talks, reports USNews.com. — Madeleine Marr, miamiherald, "A bunch of McDonald's workers just filed complaints about sexual harassment. Again. | Miami Herald," 23 May 2018 The company, led by now-chief executive officer, Matthew Maddox, has had informal talks about selling the unfinished Massachusetts casino to other operators, including MGM Resorts International. — Neil Weinberg, Bloomberg.com, "How Wynn’s Boston Casino Is Rising on Land Tied to a Mobster," 11 Apr. 2018

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