informal

adjective
/ɪnˈfɔːrməl/

Meaning

relaxed, friendly, and not following strict rules or conventions
relaxed and friendly; not official or ceremonial; casual

Example Sentences

They had an informal meeting at the coffee shop.

The meeting was informal and relaxed.

Example Expressions

informal talk

Synonyms

casual, relaxed, unofficial, easygoing, laid-back
Entry 1
casual, relaxed, unofficial, easygoing
Entry 2
casual, relaxed, unofficial, laid-back

Antonyms

formal, official, strict, ceremonial
Entry 1
formal, official, strict
Entry 2
formal, official, ceremonial, strict

Collocations

informal meeting, informal clothes, informal chat, informal relationship, informal dress, informal conversation
Entry 1
informal meeting, informal clothes, informal chat, informal relationship
Entry 2
informal meeting, informal dress, informal conversation

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