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informal

UK
/ɪnˈfɔːməl/
US
/ɪnˈfɔrməl/

Translations

informaladjective
more informal
Comp.
most informal
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈfɔːməl/
US
/ɪnˈfɔrməl/
They had an informal meeting to discuss the project.
Они провели неофициальную встречу, чтобы обсудить проект.
He prefers an informal style of clothing.
Он предпочитает неформальный стиль одежды.
Additional translations
непринужденный
Synonyms
casual
relaxed
nonchalant
unconventional
friendly
laid-back
unofficial
Antonyms
formal
informalnoun
informals
pl
UK
/ɪnˈfɔː.məl/
US
/ɪnˈfɔr.məl/
Countable; denotes a casual social dance or gathering (chiefly North American)
Synonyms
casual meeting
get-together
meet-up
gathering
informal gathering
social
mixer
hangout
shindig
informal meeting

Definitions

informaladjective
Having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style, manner, or nature.
The meeting was quite informal, with everyone sitting in a circle and chatting freely.
Not following strict rules or conventions; casual.
She wore an informal dress to the party, which was perfect for the laid-back atmosphere.
Relating to language that is characteristic of or appropriate to ordinary, casual conversation rather than official or formal contexts.
The professor asked the students to avoid informal vocabulary in their research papers.
informalnoun
A casual social dance or gathering at which formal dress is not required.
The senior class held an informal in the school gym on Friday night.
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