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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 51Թ Forms
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of informally1
Example Sentences
He received his cardinals informally and standing - rather than seated on the papal throne.
She vowed to change it - not only for Martyn, although the legislation introduced today informally carries his name - but so other families may avoid having to suffer the same heartbreak in future.
"We began meeting informally at various homes in Houston, and before long, the crowds became too large for most houses to accommodate," Foreman said on his website about preaching.
"There's those formal things, but also informally - we've got a pool table, a huge connect four, jigsaw corner - I'm an avid jigsaw fan, where we can take a break if needed," added Mabel.
The split was first implemented informally in Year 2 and later formalised until the groups reached Year 5, the report said.
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