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in·for·mal

informal

 
 
pronunciation:
In for ml
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: relaxed in style or feeling; casual.
They would not allow him into the ball wearing informal clothes.
synonyms:
casual
antonyms:
formal, stiff
similar words:
everyday, natural, offhand, plain, simple
definition 2: used in a relaxed way in everyday conversation or in casual writing.
The teacher told the class not to use informal language in their essays.
similar words:
common, everyday, familiar
derivation: informally (adv.)
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