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informal

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈfɔrml]

Word

Learn how to use informal in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(adjective) this means not following strict rules or being casual. When people are informal, they relax and act friendly, like hanging out with friends instead of being very serious.

Example

At the party, everyone was informal and talked comfortably without worrying about fancy manners.

Example

The meeting was very formal; no one could be informal as they had to wear suits and follow strict rules.

Example

Can we have an informal get-together at my house this weekend?

Context: “language”

(adjective) this refers to a way of speaking or writing that is casual and friendly. It’s not stiff or complex, like how you talk with your friends rather than with a teacher.

Example

She used informal language in her email to make it sound friendly and easy-going.

Example

His formal writing style was not suitable for the informal chat with his friends.

Example

Is it okay to use informal language when texting my family?

How to pronounce informal

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈfɔrml]

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