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Definition of informal adjective from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

      

    informal

     adjective
    adjective
    NAmE//ɪnˈfɔrml//
     
     
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  1. 1relaxed and friendly; not following strict rules of how to behave or do something an informal atmosphere an informal arrangement/meeting/visit Discussions are held on an informal basis within the department. The aim of the trip was to make informal contact with potential customers.
  2. 2(of clothes) suitable for wearing at home or when relaxing rather than for a special or an official occasion synonym casual opposite formal
  3. 3(of language) suitable for normal conversation and writing to friends rather than for serious speech and letters an informal expression compare formal, slang
informality
 
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NAmE//ˌɪnfɔrˈmælət̮i//
 
noun [uncountable]
informally
 
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NAmE//ɪnˈfɔrməli//
 
adverb They told me informally (= not officially) that I got the job. to dress informallySee informal in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
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