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
Synonyms
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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An extended process Trump's announcement ended an informal, months-long process in which Trump spoke often with Vance and other finalists.
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David Jackson, USA TODAY, 16 July 2024
The attacker shot Giffords and 18 others, killing six in the attack at a grocery store parking lot where the Congresswoman was having an informal meet-and-greet with constituents.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 14 July 2024
The city is brimming with informal communities where migrants come together to help each other integrate and combat the ever-present melancholy and homesickness.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN, 14 July 2024
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—Emma Batha, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 July 2024
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David Jackson, USA TODAY, 16 July 2024
The attacker shot Giffords and 18 others, killing six in the attack at a grocery store parking lot where the Congresswoman was having an informal meet-and-greet with constituents.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 14 July 2024
The city is brimming with informal communities where migrants come together to help each other integrate and combat the ever-present melancholy and homesickness.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN, 14 July 2024
The Female Coaching Network’s Ms. Huyton said recruitment often happened through informal channels and social networks, giving men an advantage.
—Emma Batha, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 July 2024
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“Informal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/informal. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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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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