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informally
[ in-fawr-muh-lee ]
adverb
- in a casual manner, without formality:
Some folks still dress to the nines in formal gowns and tuxedos, but most people dress more informally.
- in a way that does not involve or follow prescribed procedures or go through formal or official channels:
Cases of minor misconduct or unsatisfactory performance are usually best dealt with informally.
- in a way that is not orchestrated or arranged:
Hallways and pedestrian bridges joining the buildings provide spaces for researchers to interact informally.
- using familiar, casual, or ordinary speech or writing:
We use different registers, speaking more informally with family and friends out of the classroom than when discussing academics within the classroom.
Other Words From
- qua·si-in·for·mal·ly adverb
- su·per·in·for·mal·ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of informally1
Example Sentences
Matthen takes what he informally calls the “standard” view of color.
There’s genuine collegiality amongst the half-dozen candidates, several of whom have been informally running together and lifting each other up, thanks to the new ranked choice system.
The starting gun was informally fired when Ross announced his plans to stand down during the UK general election campaign.
The Globe of Steel is also informally considered one of the 10 most dangerous circus acts, along with fire breathing and sword swallowing.
But the group have already been working together informally for months, calling for the two-child benefit cap to be scrapped, alongside Green and SNP MPs.
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