Definition of informality in English:
informality
noun ˌɪnfɔːˈmalɪtiˌɪnfɔrˈmælədi
mass nounRelaxed, friendly, or unofficial style or nature; absence of formality.
he enjoyed the informality of the occasion
there is a laid-back informality to the food
Example sentencesExamples
- We should not mistake informality for inefficiency, or naturalness for sloppiness.
- Never confuse natural informality with a license for laxity.
- The formal references made by this stood in stark contrast to Rhode's relative casualness and the informality of his performance.
- I strongly disagreed with her on some issues but she merited respect, and her natural popularity and her informality may also show where those of us in politics may be going wrong!
- He was well known for his unstuffy approach and informality, which was reflected in the funeral arrangements.
Synonyms
lack of ceremony, casualness, unceremoniousness, non-formality, unpretentiousness
homeliness, cosiness
ease, ease of manner, naturalness, relaxedness, approachability, accessibility
Definition of informality in US English:
informality
nounˌinfôrˈmalədēˌɪnfɔrˈmælədi
Relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style or nature; absence of formality.
he enjoyed the informality of the occasion
Example sentencesExamples
- The formal references made by this stood in stark contrast to Rhode's relative casualness and the informality of his performance.
- I strongly disagreed with her on some issues but she merited respect, and her natural popularity and her informality may also show where those of us in politics may be going wrong!
- We should not mistake informality for inefficiency, or naturalness for sloppiness.
- He was well known for his unstuffy approach and informality, which was reflected in the funeral arrangements.
- Never confuse natural informality with a license for laxity.
Synonyms
lack of ceremony, casualness, unceremoniousness, non-formality, unpretentiousness