Definition of INFORMAL

informal

Adjective

  • Lacking formality or ceremony; casual.
  • not formal
    • "conservative people unaccustomed to informal dress"
    • "an informal free-and-easy manner"
    • "an informal gathering of friends"
  • used of spoken and written language

Adjective Satellite

  • not officially recognized or controlled
    • "an informal agreement"
  • having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere
    • "a relaxed informal manner"

Adj

  • Not formal or ceremonious.
  • Not in accord with the usual regulations.
  • Suited for everyday use.
  • Reflecting everyday, non-ceremonious usage.
  • Not organized; not structured or planned.

Examples

  • an informal agreement
  • an informal get-together
  • informal clothes
  • Our Scrabble game was informal, played without strict time limits.

Origin / Etymology

From in- + formal.

Synonyms

cozy, intimate, loose, ceremonious, colloquial, not formal, not in accord with the usual regulations, suited for everyday use

Antonyms

formal

Scrabble Score: 13

informal: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
informal: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
informal: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

informal: valid Words With Friends Word