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informallyIn a relaxed, casual manner without following official rules or protocols.

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: In a relaxed, casual manner without following official rules or protocols.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈfɔrməli/

Korean meaning: 비공식적으로, 격식 없이

Korean pronunciation: 인-포-멀-리 (강세: 포)

Example Sentences

  • The professor told us to call him by his first name and speak informally in class.
  • My boss informally mentioned that pizza delivery guys have better time management skills than most employees.
  • The wedding was held informally in their backyard with just close family.

informally

ADVERB

//ɪnˈfɔrməli//

In a relaxed, casual manner without following official rules or protocols.

informally concept
💡 Concept

In a relaxed, casual manner without following official rules or protocols.

informally rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

When we chat informally, we connect more than formally!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪnˈfɔrməli/

🌳Etymology

Prefixin--
Rootform
Suffix--ally

Origin

From Latin 'informis' meaning 'without form or shape,' which developed into the idea of being without formal structure or ceremony.

🎵Rhyme

normallyabnormallyconformally

📝Examples

The professor told us to call him by his first name and speak informally in class.

😄 Fun example

My boss informally mentioned that pizza delivery guys have better time management skills than most employees.

The wedding was held informally in their backyard with just close family.

😄 Fun example

He's informally known as the 'human calculator' because he can solve math problems faster than a smartphone.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

casuallyunofficiallyrelaxedlylooselyconversationally

Antonyms

formallyofficially

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