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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Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo, the pair who play former special agents Anthony DiNozzo and Ziva David in the upcoming NCIS: Tony and Ziva, will join Paramount Global for an informal press breakfast at MIPCOM next month.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2024
One is described as a former, informal political consultant to Trump's campaign.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2024
The first, an informal shot photographed by Demarchelier, was a black-and-white image of Diana playing with her sons Prince William and Prince Harry in a barn at the family’s country home, Highgrove.
—Rachel Burchfield, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
According to reports, the student and the accused, who remains anonymous, was attending an informal gathering hosted by members of the college’s swim team at an on-campus residence at the time of the incident.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 26 Sep. 2024
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2024
One is described as a former, informal political consultant to Trump's campaign.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2024
The first, an informal shot photographed by Demarchelier, was a black-and-white image of Diana playing with her sons Prince William and Prince Harry in a barn at the family’s country home, Highgrove.
—Rachel Burchfield, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
According to reports, the student and the accused, who remains anonymous, was attending an informal gathering hosted by members of the college’s swim team at an on-campus residence at the time of the incident.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Informal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/informal. Accessed 5 Oct. 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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