informal
[adjective]
Synonyms: relaxed, casual, colloquial, cosy, easy, familiar, natural, simple, unofficial

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Antonyms: formal
Contrasted words: authorized, ceremonious, conventional, official, regular, affected, mannered, prim, rigid, stiff, stilted
Related Words: casual, spontaneous, unauthorized, unconventional, private, special, familiar, natural, simple

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

in‧for‧mal W3 /ɪnˈfɔːməl $ -ɔːr-/ adjective
[Word Family: noun: formality ≠ informality, formalization; verb: formalize; adverb: formally ≠ informally; adjective: formal ≠ informal]

1. relaxed and friendly without being restricted by rules of correct behaviour Antonym : formal:
The atmosphere at work is fairly informal.
The two groups met for informal talks.

2. an informal style of writing or speaking is suitable for ordinary conversations or letters to friends Antonym : formal

3. informal clothes are suitable for wearing at home or in ordinary situations Synonym : casual Antonym : formal
—informally adverb
—informality /ˌɪnfɔːˈmæləti, ˌɪnfɔːˈmælɪti $ -fɔːr-/ noun [uncountable]

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

informal
adj.
VERBS be | become | remain
ADV. extremely, highly, very | fairly, quite, rather, relatively Our meetings are relatively informal.
purely These meetings should remain purely informal, with no obligation on either side.
cheerfully, delightfully

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

informal
Hardly; unlikely; not so.
Would I marry him? In a pig's eye.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲