transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪnfɔ:(r)m(ə)l ]
1.
Informal speech or behaviour is relaxed and friendly rather than serious, very correct, or official.
She is refreshingly informal...
≠ formal
ADJ : usu v-link ADJ
• in‧for‧mal‧ly
She was always there at half past eight, chatting informally to the children.
ADV : ADV after v
• in‧for‧mal‧ity
He was overwhelmed by their friendly informality.
N-UNCOUNT
2.
An informal situation is one which is relaxed and friendly and not very serious or official.
The house has an informal atmosphere.
≠ formal
ADJ
3.
Informal clothes are casual and suitable for wearing when you are relaxing, but not on formal occasions.
For lunch, dress is informal.
= casual
≠ formal
ADJ
• in‧for‧mal‧ly
Everyone dressed informally in shorts or jeans.
ADV
4.
You use informal to describe something that is done unofficially or casually without planning.
The two leaders will retire to Camp David for informal discussions.
ADJ : usu ADJ n
• in‧for‧mal‧ly
He began informally to handle Ted’s tax affairs for him.
ADV