Informal
Adjective
UK
/ɪnˈfɔː.məl/
US
/ɪnˈfɔːr.məl/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
Casual, relaxed, or not official.
Example
"He wrote an informal note to his friend."
"The teacher held an informal discussion to make students feel comfortable."
"Informal meetings are helpful when people just want to share ideas freely."
Explanation
Informal means not official or not very serious. It can describe language, clothing, meetings, or behaviour. For example, he wears informal clothes at home. It can also describe friendly or relaxed conversation, like they had an informal chat about the project. Informal is the opposite of formal, meaning it is casual, relaxed, or everyday style.