Informal: meaning, definitions and examples
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informal
[ ɪnˈfɔːrməl ]
colloquial language
Relaxed, casual, not formal or stiff.
Synonyms
casual, friendly, laid-back, relaxed, unofficial
Examples of usage
- He had an informal chat with his boss.
- She wore informal clothes to the party.
- They decided to have an informal meeting to discuss the project.
- The event had a very informal atmosphere.
- I prefer the informal vibe of this coffee shop.
Translations
Translations of the word "informal" in other languages:
🇵🇹 informal
🇮🇳 अनौपचारिक
🇩🇪 informell
🇮🇩 informal
🇺🇦 неформальний
🇵🇱 nieformalny
🇯🇵 インフォーマル
🇫🇷 informel
🇪🇸 informal
🇹🇷 resmî olmayan
🇰🇷 비공식적인
🇸🇦 غير رسمي
🇨🇿 neformální
🇸🇰 neformálny
🇨🇳 非正式的
🇸🇮 neformalno
🇮🇸 óformlegur
🇰🇿 бейресми
🇬🇪 არაოფიციალური
🇦🇿 qeyri-rəsmi
🇲🇽 informal
Word origin
The word 'informal' originated in the mid-15th century from the Latin word 'informalis,' which meant 'out of form.' Over time, it evolved to signify something that is casual or relaxed. The term became popular in the English language to describe a style of communication or behavior that is not formal or stiff.
See also: formalistic, formalization, formalness.