Informally: meaning, definitions and examples

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informally

[ ɪnˈfɔːməli ]

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casual conversation

In an informal manner; not in a formal or official way.

Synonyms

casually, non-formally, unofficially

Examples of usage

He addressed the audience informally, using slang and jokes.
She always dresses informally for our meetings.

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casual setting

Having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial atmosphere.

Synonyms

casual, friendly, relaxed

Examples of usage

The party was very informal, with people chatting and laughing freely.
Our team has an informal dress code, allowing jeans and t-shirts.

Translations

Translations of the word "informally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 informalmente

🇮🇳 अनौपचारिक रूप से

🇩🇪 informell

🇮🇩 secara informal

🇺🇦 неформально

🇵🇱 nieformalnie

🇯🇵 インフォーマルに

🇫🇷 informellement

🇪🇸 informalmente

🇹🇷 gayri resmi olarak

🇰🇷 비공식적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل غير رسمي

🇨🇿 neformálně

🇸🇰 neformálne

🇨🇳 非正式地

🇸🇮 neformalno

🇮🇸 óformlega

🇰🇿 бейресми түрде

🇬🇪 არაოფიციალურად

🇦🇿 qeyri-rəsmi olaraq

🇲🇽 informalmente

Word origin

The word 'informally' is derived from the word 'informal', which dates back to the mid-19th century. It is formed by adding the suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'informal', which comes from the Latin word 'informalis', meaning 'not in accordance with the form'. Over time, 'informally' has come to be widely used in casual and everyday language to describe actions or settings that are not formal or official.