Antonyms for in formal


Grammar : Adj, adv
Spell : in-fawr-muhl
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈfɔr məl


Definition of in formal

Origin :
  • mid-15c., "lacking form; not in accordance with the rules of formal logic," from in- (1) "not, opposite of" + formal. Meaning "irregular, unofficial" is from c.1600. Sense of "done without ceremony" is from 1828. Related: Informally.
  • As in informal : adj casual, simple
  • As in offhand : adj abrupt, careless
  • As in offhand : adj ad-lib, extemporaneous
  • As in outgoing : adj demonstrative, extroverted
  • As in sporty : adj casual; flashy
  • As in unconventional : adj very different; odd
  • As in uninhibited : adj free and easy; without restraint
  • As in vernacular : adj native, colloquial
  • As in extemporaneous : adj improvised
  • As in breezy : adj easy, lighthearted
  • As in unofficial : adj unauthorized
  • As in down to earth : adj practical
  • As in free and easy : adj relaxed
  • As in casual : adj nonchalant, relaxed in manner
  • As in confabulatory : adj talkative
  • As in chatty : adj talkative
  • As in conversational : adj talkative
  • As in off-the-cuff : adj extemporaneous
  • As in relaxed : adj easygoing
  • As in spur-of-the-moment : adj extemporaneous
  • As in common : adj average, ordinary
  • As in democratic : adj representative, self-governing
  • As in easy : adj good-humored
  • As in easygoing : adj complacent, permissive
  • As in everyday : adj common
  • As in extemporaneous/extemporary : adj unrehearsed, improvised
  • As in familiar : adj common, well-known
  • As in familiar : adj friendly, bold
  • As in free : adj unrestrained personally
  • As in homely : adj ordinary, comfortable
  • As in outdoor : adv in the open air

Synonyms for in formal

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