informally
adverb /ɪnˈfɔːməli/
/ɪnˈfɔːrməli/
- in a relaxed and friendly way; in a way that does not follow strict rules of how to behave or do something
- They told me informally (= not officially) that I had got the job.
- if you are dressed informally, you are wearing clothes that are suitable for wearing at home or when relaxing rather than for a special or an official occasion synonym casually (4) opposite formally