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informal

/ɪnˈfɔɹ.m(ə)l/adjective3 syllables

Informal means: used of spoken and written language.

Synonyms for informal29

adjective, as in used of spoken and written language

colloquial, conversational, common, vernacular, vulgar, epistolary, epistolatory, slangy, subliterary, unliterary, nonliterary, unrhetorical

adjective, as in not formal

casual, everyday, daily, free-and-easy, folksy, unceremonious, unceremonial

adjective, as in having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere

cozy, intimate, cosy, friendly

adjective, as in not officially recognized or controlled

loose, unofficial

also used for informal

not formal, ceremonious, not in accord with the usual regulations, suited for everyday use

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Opposites of informal

formal

What does informal mean?4

adjective

1

used of spoken and written language

2

not formal“conservative people unaccustomed to informal dress”

3

having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere“had a cozy chat”

4

not officially recognized or controlled“an informal agreement”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with informal?4

two syllables

normalformal

three syllables

abnormal

four syllables

paranormal
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Informal in a sentence

  • Algeria continues to be a largely informal economy.Amastan
  • You can submit an informal application at any time.sundown
  • Informal diction is always full of mystery and surrealism.papabear
  • Decide if being formal or informal before starting to write.unknown
  • How do you adapt your language skills to different formal and informal settings?Amastan
  • I never know when to use the formal or informal second-person pronoun.AlanF_US
  • Significant informal market activity flourishes and corruption is widespread.The_World_Factbook
  • They will take advantage of this occasion to maintain an informal conversation.mexicanhere

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