释义
[ in-fawr-mal -i-tee ] SHOW IPA
/ ˌɪn fɔrˈmæl ɪ ti / PHONETIC RESPELLING
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noun, plural in·for·mal·i·ties for 2 . the state of being informal; absence of formality.
an informal act.
Origin of informality First recorded in 1590–1600; in-3 + formality
OTHER WORDS FROM informality su·per·in·for·mal·i·ty, noun, plural su·per·in·for·mal·i·ties. Words nearby informality in for, in for a penny, in for a pound, in force, inform, informal, informality , informal settlement, informal vote, informant, in forma pauperis, informatics
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Example sentences from the Web for informality So far Harry's tour of the Caribbean has been a riot of informality with booze, boogies and broken-down boats a-plenty.
Best Behaviour, Harry | | March 5, 2012| DAILY BEAST
It was probably found that an 'informality ' had occurred in certain communes, and that through this 2,494 votes must be annulled.
France and the Republic | William Henry Hurlbert
The informality of the party, too, was a tremendous advantage to the young man, though he never guessed it.
Heart of the Blue Ridge | Waldron Baily
Sometimes magistrates must resign because the college of augurs suspected some informality in the ceremonies of their election.
Ten Great Religions | James Freeman Clarke
The student should be made to appreciate the remarkable liberality and informality of the synagogue customs.
The Literature and History of New Testament Times | J. Gresham (John Gresham) Machen
Their acid glance at the men's attire showed what they thought of the informality of dress in which they'd been received.
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British Dictionary definitions for informality noun plural -ties the condition or quality of being informal
an informal act
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Words related to informality casualness, simplicity, spontaneity, familiarity, nonchalance, dexterity, unceremoniousness, cinch, dispatch, naturalness, flexibility, expertise, cleverness, fluency, composure, liberty, aplomb, easiness, snap, pushover