informal

adjective

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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.

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