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informal

[in-fawr-muhl] / ɪnˈfɔr məl /


ADJECTIVE
conversational or colloquial
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Most leaders arrived in the Armenian capital for an informal dinner on Sunday.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

These tags, left on fading labels and torn record sleeves, can be found on countless singles and albums from the era, informal markers of who people were and where they came from.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

On Friday, a high level delegation from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's office arrived in Budapest for informal talks with Tisza officials, led by Péter Magyar.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Over time we all have probably set informal limits on what we will give or accept.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Much of the trail crossed private lands, and new owners often revoked informal rights-of-way agreements, forcing confused and hasty relocations onto busy highways or other public roads—hardly the tranquil wilderness experience envisioned by Benton MacKaye.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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