Informal

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfɔːrml̩/

Definitions of informal

adjective relaxed, casual, not formal or official in nature

Example Sentences

A1 I prefer informal gatherings with friends over formal events.

A2 In informal settings, people tend to be more relaxed and open.

B1 The email was written in an informal tone, which made it easy to read.

B2 The company has a policy of allowing employees to dress in informal attire on Fridays.

C1 Despite his informal manner, he was a highly respected professor in his field.

C2 The CEO's informal approach to leadership helped foster a collaborative work environment.

Examples of informal in a Sentence

formal The informal meeting will take place in the conference room.

informal Let's just have a quick chat in the break room.

slang Hey, wanna catch up in the cafeteria for a gossip sesh?

figurative We can have an informal powwow in the lounge area.

Grammatical Forms of informal

• past tense: informed
• plural: informals
• comparative: more informal
• superlative: most informal
• present tense: inform
• future tense: will inform
• perfect tense: have informed
• continuous tense: is informing
• singular: informal
• positive degree: informal
• infinitive: to inform
• gerund: informing
• participle: informing

Origin and Evolution of informal

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'informal' originated from the Latin word 'informalis', which meant 'not in accordance with the form'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'informal' transitioned from its original meaning of 'not in accordance with the form' to its current usage referring to something relaxed, casual, or unofficial.