English · Adjectives
informal
/ɪnˈfɔː.məl/
[/ɪnˈfɔː.məl/]
casual, relaxed
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Relaxed, friendly, and not following strict rules.
Example
The meeting was informal, so everyone spoke freely and joked together.
The meeting was informal, so everyone spoke freely and joked together.
Etymology
From 'in-' (not) plus 'formal'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes relaxed settings, dress, or speech.