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- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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| definition 1: |
not formal or ceremonious; casual.
The informal manner in which she spoke to the boss annoyed some of her co-workers.Try not to be too informal with the job interviewer because it might not make a good impression.It was such an informal wedding that most people were wearing jeans and T-shirts.- synonyms:
- casual, unceremonious
- antonyms:
- ceremonial, formal, staid, stiff
- similar words:
- candid, down-home, everyday, natural, offhand, plain, simple, unassuming, unpretentious
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| definition 2: |
not according to regulations or prescribed standards or forms; unofficial.
We haven't drawn up any contract; we just operate according to an informal agreement with each other.- synonyms:
- unofficial
- antonyms:
- formal
- similar words:
- irregular, off the cuff, unconventional, uncustomary
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| definition 3: |
of language, characteristic of or appropriate to everyday conversation or casual writing.
The students use more informal language with their friends than with their professors."Hi all!" is an informal greeting addressed to a group of people.- synonyms:
- colloquial
- similar words:
- common, everyday, familiar, slangy, vernacular
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| related words: |
chatty, easy, extemporaneous, sport |
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| derivation: |
informally (adv.) |
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