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  • 11informal — [[t]ɪnfɔ͟ː(r)m(ə)l[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED: usu v link ADJ Informal speech or behaviour is relaxed and friendly rather than serious, very correct, or official. She is refreshingly informal... His friend was less good looking, but a lot more informal… …

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  • 12informal — ► adjetivo 1 Que no tiene seriedad o solemnidad: ■ lenguaje informal; cena informal; reunión informal. ANTÓNIMO formal ► adjetivo/ sustantivo masculino femenino 2 Se refiere a la persona que no cumple con los compromisos que ha contraído: ■ este… …

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  • 13informal — in|for|mal [ ın fɔrml ] adjective ** 1. ) informal talks or meetings are relaxed, do not involve many people, and do not need to produce an official result: The informal meetings at Camp David were important in strengthening mutual understanding… …

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  • 14informal */*/ — UK [ɪnˈfɔː(r)m(ə)l] / US [ɪnˈfɔrm(ə)l] adjective 1) relaxed and friendly It was very informal – more of a chat than an interview. The hotel has an informal atmosphere. a) used about language or behaviour that is suitable for using with friends… …

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  • 15informal — adjective 1) an informal chat Syn: unofficial, casual, relaxed, easygoing, unceremonious; open, friendly, intimate; simple, unpretentious, easy; informal unstuffy, laid back, chummy Ant: official …

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  • 16informal — adjective 1) an informal discussion Syn: unofficial, casual, relaxed, easy going, low key 2) informal language Syn: colloquial, vernacular, idiomatic, popular, familiar, everyday …

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  • 17informal — /ɪnˈfɔməl / (say in fawmuhl) adjective 1. not according to prescribed or customary forms; irregular: informal proceedings. 2. without formality; unceremonious: an informal visit. 3. not requiring formal dress: an informal dinner. 4. denoting… …

  • 18informal — adjective Date: 1585 1. marked by the absence of formality or ceremony < an informal meeting > < an informal group > 2. characteristic of or appropriate to ordinary, casual, or familiar use < informal English > < informal clothes > • informality&#8230; …

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  • 19informal — adj. informal with (she s informal with everyone) * * * [ɪn fɔːm(ə)l] informal with (she s informal with everyone) …

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  • 20informal — in|for|mal W3 [ınˈfo:məl US o:r ] adj 1.) relaxed and friendly without being restricted by rules of correct behaviour ≠ ↑formal ▪ The atmosphere at work is fairly informal. ▪ The two groups met for informal talks. 2.) an informal style of writing …

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