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informal

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/ɪnˈfɔːrml/ · in-for-mal

Not official or formal; casual.

Meanings

adjectiveinformal

Not official or formal; casual.

غیر رسمی؛ غیر سرکاری۔

غیر رسمی

ghair rasmi

Formal: سرکاری

Synonyms

casualunofficialinformativeآزادغیر سرکاریبے تکلفی

Antonyms

formalofficialceremonialسرکاریبا وقاررسمی

Common Collocations

  • informal gathering
  • informal conversation
  • informal meeting

Example Sentences

The meeting was informal, allowing everyone to share their thoughts freely.

میٹنگ غیر رسمی تھی، جس میں سب نے اپنی رائے آزادانہ طور پر بیان کی۔

Meeting ghair rasmi thi, jis mein sab ne apni rai azadana tor par bayan ki.

They had an informal chat over coffee.

انہوں نے کافی کے اوپر غیر رسمی گفتگو کی۔

Unhon ne coffee ke upar ghair rasmi guftagu ki.

His informal style made the lecture more engaging.

اس کا غیر رسمی انداز لیکچر کو زیادہ دلچسپ بنا دیتا ہے۔

Is ka ghair rasmi andaaz lecture ko zyada dilchasp bana deta hai.

Easily Confused With

formal:'Formal' refers to a structured, official or ceremonious manner, while 'informal' describes a more casual, unofficial approach.

Word Family

informality
nounغیر رسمی پن
informally
adverbغیر رسمی طور پر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'informal' as 'not in a suit' – it's more relaxed and easygoing.

Imagine a friendly coffee shop where people are chatting casually.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "informalis" — not formal

First known use: 14th century

The word 'informal' evolved from the Latin term 'informalis', meaning 'not formal or lacking form'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to describe casual and unofficial settings.