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informal

[in-fawr-muhl] / ɪnˈfɔr məl /


ADJECTIVE
conversational or colloquial
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It is not clear whether he will spend a set number of days there, or whether there will be a more informal arrangement.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

Here the enduring wisdom of Indian spiritual philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti, Ojai’s informal patron saint, serves even to hold a recent incursion of ultra-rich to account.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

They often operate in a gray zone: informal, lightly standardized, and sometimes arranged through social platforms or private messages rather than established travel or care providers.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

In an informal chat with media a few years back, former captain Sunil Chettri, who came back from retirement in 2025, said that one has to set realistic goals.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

“Interview your father...make some informal notes,” Mr. Hathaway said.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye




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