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informality
in·for·mal·i·ty I0133900 (ĭn′fôr-măl′ĭ-tē)n. pl. in·for·mal·i·ties 1. The state or quality of being informal.2. An informal act.informality (ˌɪnfɔːˈmælɪtɪ) n, pl -ties1. the condition or quality of being informal2. an informal actin•for•mal•i•ty (ˌɪn fɔrˈmæl ɪ ti) n., pl. -ties. 1. the state of being informal; absence of formality. 2. an informal act. [1590–1600] ThesaurusNoun | 1. | informality - a manner that does not take forms and ceremonies seriouslypersonal manner, manner - a way of acting or behavingcasualness, familiarity - a casual mannerunceremoniousness - an unceremonial mannerformalness, formality - a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies; "the formality of his voice made the others pay him close attention" | | 2. | informality - freedom from constraint or embarrassment; "I am never at ease with strangers"easenaturalness - the quality of being natural or based on natural principles; "he accepted the naturalness of death"; "the spontaneous naturalness of his manner" |
informalitynoun familiarity, naturalness, casualness, ease, relaxation, simplicity, lack of ceremony He was overwhelmed by their cheerfulness and friendly informality.informalitynounFreedom from constraint, formality, embarrassment, or awkwardness:casualness, ease, easiness, naturalness, poise, spontaneity, unceremoniousness, unrestraint.Translationsinformal (inˈfoːml) adjective1. not formal or official; friendly and relaxed. The two prime ministers will meet for informal discussions today; Will the party be formal or informal?; friendly, informal manners. 非正式的,不拘束的 非正式的,不拘形式的 2. (of speech or vocabulary) used in conversation but not usually when writing formally, speaking in public etc. `Won't' and `can't' are informal forms of `will not' and `cannot'. 日常使用的 日常使用的ˌinforˈmality (-ˈmӕ-) noun 非正式 非正式inˈformally adverb 非正式地 非正式地Informality
INFORMALITY. The want of those forms required by law. Informality is a good ground for a plea in abatement. Com. Dig. Abatement, H 1, 6; Lawes, Pl. 106; Gould, Pl. c. 5, part 1, Sec. 132. informality
Synonyms for informalitynoun familiaritySynonyms- familiarity
- naturalness
- casualness
- ease
- relaxation
- simplicity
- lack of ceremony
Synonyms for informalitynoun freedom from constraint, formality, embarrassment, or awkwardnessSynonyms- casualness
- ease
- easiness
- naturalness
- poise
- spontaneity
- unceremoniousness
- unrestraint
Synonyms for informalitynoun a manner that does not take forms and ceremonies seriouslyRelated Words- personal manner
- manner
- casualness
- familiarity
- unceremoniousness
Antonymsnoun freedom from constraint or embarrassmentSynonymsRelated Words |