informal — relaxed and friendly; without ceremony or formality
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relaxed and friendly; without ceremony or formality
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈfɔːrməl/
Korean meaning: 비공식적인, 격식을 차리지 않는
Korean pronunciation: 인**포**멀
Example Sentences
- My boss told me to wear informal clothes to the company picnic, so I showed up in my pajamas.
- The professor prefers informal discussions over formal lectures.
- Their informal wedding ceremony consisted of pizza delivery and video games.
informal
ADJECTIVE//ɪnˈfɔːrməl//
relaxed and friendly; without ceremony or formality
The team meeting felt informal as everyone chatted in hoodies on bean bags.
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Origin
From the prefix 'in-' (not) combined with 'formal' (from Latin 'formalis' meaning 'relating to form or ceremony'). The word emerged in English to describe something lacking formal structure or ceremony.
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📝Examples
“My boss told me to wear informal clothes to the company picnic, so I showed up in my pajamas.”
“The professor prefers informal discussions over formal lectures.”
“Their informal wedding ceremony consisted of pizza delivery and video games.”
“Please keep this information informal until we make an official announcement.”
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