Definition: 1. Not formal. 2. Not officially recognized or controlled. 3. Used of spoken and written language.
Use 'informal' in a sentence:
1. I got an informal reception.
2. Her ceremonious manner was rather inappropriate for our informal party.
3. Another difference between formal and informal language is some of the vocabularies.
4. Found the Junto, a club for informal discussion of scientific, economic and political ideas.
5. There are bound to be some words and phrases that belong in formal language and others that are informal.
6. Formal language is different from informal language in several ways.
7. I have kept a record of informal conversations involving some 300 students from at least twenty-one colleges and universities.
8. Formal price-fixing by cartel and informal price-fixing by agreements covering the members of an industry are commonplace.
9. On Tuesday afternoons we have an informal singing class, which most of the residents attend.
10. Most of the time Jenny needs informal clothes.
11. What struck me about the firm is how genuinely friendly and informal it is.
12. Informal language is used in conversation with colleagues, family members and friends, and when we write personal notes or letters to close friends.
13. Love This seems too informal, like over-sharing in the business context.
14. We had an informal party at a hotel, and people just flooded in.
15. If they are around the table, invite them and, jointly determine the best way forward, whether your connection with them is formal or informal.
16. She is refreshingly informal.
17. The restaurant is informal, stylish and extremely good value.
18. Our aim was that these meetings be unstructured and informal.
19. At ease, Sergeant. This is completely informal.
20. Standing close to someone may be quite appropriate in some situations such as an informal party, but completely out of place in other situations, such as a meeting with a superior.
21. Board members are due to have informal discussions later on today.
22. Although the "ne" in negatives should always be written, it is very rarely used in informal speech.
23. These are important because delegates need to be able to relax after a long day of meetings and get to know each other in informal situations.
24. Could you come in for an informal interview, later this week, maybe?
25. Its informal conversation style would make interaction comfortable, and yet the machine would remain slightly unpredictable and therefore interesting.
26. Pollsters found almost half of those asked preferred the more informal "cheers", while others liked to use such expressions as "ta", "great" and "nice one".
27. "Ta", originated from the Danish word "tak”, was the second-most popular expression of thanks, and is also commonly used in informal situations, along with phrases such as "nice one", and "brilliant".
28. They agreed to hold an informal meeting.
29. In the early 1970's, the Soviet Union began to give firms and industries some of the flexibility in adjusting prices that a more informal evolution has accorded the capitalist system.
30. For that, we have a robust informal learning system that gives no grades, takes all comers, and is available even on holidays and weekends.
31. The garden has an informal feel to soften the architectural lines of the conservatory.
32. No matter how formal or informal the work environment, the way you present yourself has an impact.
33. Informal language is used in conversation with colleagues, family members, and friends, and when we write personal notes or letters to close friends.
34. Many companies organize events or games for their employees to encourage informal interaction.
35. These associations are informal clubs of friends and other trusted members of the ethnic group who make regular contributions to a fund.
36. For most informal dinners, you can just wear comfortable clothes.
37. I would like it to be an informal occasion.
38. His friend was less good-looking, but a lot more informal and relaxed.
39. Its informal conversational style would make interaction comfortable, and yet the machine would remain slightly unpredictable and therefore interesting.
40. Informal learning environments tolerate failure better than schools.
41. Museums and other institutions of informal learning may be better suited to teach this skill than elementary and secondary schools.
42. The house has an informal atmosphere.
43. Plant daffodils in informal drifts.
44. All languages have two general levels of usage—a formal level and an informal level.
45. The essay suddenly switches from a formal to an informal register.
46. The prince's manner was informal, without a trace of pomposity.
47. Council members are due to have informal discussions later on today.
48. "Cheers", despite its popularity, is considered an informal way to say thank you—and this is a definite clue as to when you can best use it.
49. For lunch, dress is informal.
50. Bring informal casual wear.
51. The two leaders will retire to Camp David for informal discussions.
52. Discussions are held on an informal basis within the department.
53. Each course comprises 10-12 informal weekly meetings.
