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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 Word Forms
- quasi-informally adverb
- superinformally adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of informally1
Example Sentences
We sorted this out in an article in the American Public Science Review, which is informally summarized in the book, where we found that the people who deliberated became more civically engaged.
She will still be able to play informally for her other - Goal Diggers FC - as the club has withdrawn from all FA-affiliated leagues in response to the new policy.
Government insiders said it was not unusual for discussion papers to be informally exchanged between departments without sign-off by ministers.
While he and his lodger informally split costs, Oliver covers all the housing payments.
He was also allowed to set up a studio there allowing him to meet the Queen informally many times.
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