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informal

view main entry for informaladjective  /ɪnˈfɔː(r)m(ə)l/
British English pronunciation: informalClick to listen to the pronunciation of informal

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informality

  /ˌɪnfɔː(r)ˈmæləti/  noun [uncountable]
British English pronunciation: informalityClick to listen to the pronunciation of informality

informally

adverb
informally adverbCalm and relaxed: calm, relaxed, cool, composed, nonchalant, laid-back, at ease, easygoing, at one with, as cool as a cucumberFriendly: friendly, nice, warm, genuine, pleasant, welcoming, amiable, good-natured, bubbly, warm-hearted

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