单词	informality
释义	informal adjective in·​for·​mal (ˌ)in-ˈfȯr-məl  1 : marked by the absence of formality or ceremony an informal meeting 2 : characteristic of or appropriate to ordinary, casual, or familiar use informal clothes informality (ˌ)in-(ˌ)fȯr-ˈma-lə-tē  -fər- noun informally (ˌ)in-ˈfȯr-mə-lē  adverb Synonyms heterodox irregular unceremonious unconventional unorthodox See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences We had an informal meeting over lunch. He has an informal manner that puts people at ease. He spoke to them in informal Spanish. The term is common in informal contexts. He took an informal poll among his coworkers. Recent Examples on the Web But a government watchdog debunked the policy in 2018, saying there is no Justice Department rule or regulation to delay investigations, just an informal practice. Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 18 Sep. 2022 Organizers urged participants to seek help from psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors or therapists for acute mental health issues, but also noted that informal gatherings can serve as therapy as well. San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2022 The walkabout by the king and the prince is the latest in a series of public greetings as the new generation of royals attempts to show a more informal and open front. WSJ, 17 Sep. 2022 Pastrnak, who arrived in Boston the night before, held court at his locker stall at Warrior Ice Arena after skating with his teammates at an informal captains’ practice. Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Sep. 2022 Low-rise, wood-and-leather seating in the lobby lounge is a comfortable spot for coffee, cocktails or informal meetings. Kathy A. Mcdonald, Variety, 16 Sep. 2022 El Paso officials say Venezuelan migrants often request transportation to New York to connect with family and informal support networks. Sun Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022 There was even an informal queue of people waiting to join the official one. Mike Corder, Jill Lawless And Danica Kirka, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Sep. 2022 Political mainstays and newcomers in local and some statewide races flocked to Lake Zurich to meet with voters in an informal, up-close-and-personal setting on Wednesday night. Gavin Good, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition informal adjective in·​for·​mal in-ˈfȯr-məl  1 : not requiring serious or formal behavior or dress an informal party 2 : suitable for ordinary or everyday use an informal dining area Legal Definition informal adjective in·​for·​mal : marked by the absence of required forms or procedures or by the relaxation of prescribed rules an informal hearing informality noun as in casualness Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance casualness relaxedness comity concord easygoingness harmony laid-backness mildness silence lull restfulness respite quietness quietude soothingness tranquility quiet calmness pause serenity calm placidity tranquillity hush peacefulness still stillness sereneness peace repose Antonyms & Near Antonyms bustle unrest commotion hubbub turmoil tumult pandemonium hurly-burly noise unquietness uproar clamor din racket See More
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