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

So far, according to informal surveys done by the state, fewer than 50 communities in Michigan have adopted ordinances that will allow medical pot businesses to operate. — Kathleen Gray, Detroit Free Press, "Michigan sees few medical marijuana applications so far, only 20 completed," 19 Jan. 2018 Brooks said that all along, discussions were informal. — Les Bowen, Philly.com, "Did Eagles let plan for White House visit drift along, onto the rocks?," 6 June 2018 Eventually, Bieber’s pastor Carl Lentz pushed for the singer to move into his home in New Jersey in 2014 for an informal detox. — Korin Miller, SELF, "Justin Bieber on Recovering From Xanax Abuse: 'It Got Pretty Dark'," 7 Feb. 2019 In-person early voting campaigns often target groups that vote together — churches, unions, informal political groups. — Stavros Agorakis, Vox, "The surge in early voting, explained," 3 Nov. 2018 Here to discuss, Reverend Johnnie Moore, spokesperson for the president's informal evangelical advisory group. — Fox News, "Trump signs religious liberty executive order," 5 May 2018 Five women, all members of an informal group of experienced golfers called Sisters in the Fairway, gathered at the Grandview Golf Club in York County to enjoy a day on the links. — Jenice Armstrong, Philly.com, "Golfers got the 'Starbucks' treatment at York golf course | Jenice Armstrong," 29 Apr. 2018 Hikel is part of an informal group of 25 short-term rental operators and other stakeholders located mainly in the the 45202 area code, which includes the Over-the-Rhine, Downtown and Mount Adams neighborhoods. — Randy Tucker, Cincinnati.com, "Your reservation has changed: Cincinnati plans to regulate Airbnb and other short-term rentals," 27 Mar. 2018 Again, from the Register: Democratic legislators recently asked if the public, including lawmakers or their representatives, could attend the informal group’s meetings. — Charles P. Pierce, Esquire, "Desperation Is Settling in for Pennsylvania Republicans," 22 Feb. 2018

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