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Synonyms for informally


Grammar : Adv
Spell : in-fawr-muhl
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈfɔr məl

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Définition of informally

Origin :
  • mid-15c., "lacking form; not in accordance with the rules of formal logic," from in- (1) "not, opposite of" + formal. Meaning "irregular, unofficial" is from c.1600. Sense of "done without ceremony" is from 1828. Related: Informally.
  • As in naturally : adv as anticipated
  • As in casually : adv nonchalantly
  • As in intimately : adv closely
Example sentences :
  • At the wharf we were informally introduced to a crowd of curious natives.
  • Extract from : « An Epoch in History » by P. H. Eley
  • He had come to dine with them informally almost every alternate Sunday evening.
  • Extract from : « The Faith Doctor » by Edward Eggleston
  • The other is informally expressed in this, "If we neglect how shall we escape?"
  • Extract from : « Natural Law in the Spiritual World » by Henry Drummond
  • Some were dancing about informally, some talking and laughing.
  • Extract from : « A Modern Cinderella » by Amanda M. Douglas
  • There has been talk of it all that day; though only between them in twos, and informally.
  • Extract from : « The Flag of Distress » by Mayne Reid
  • "I never entertained a stranger so informally before," said she.
  • Extract from : « A Thousand Ways to Please a Husband » by Louise Bennett Weaver
  • They spun while walking, talking, eating (informally) or even disputing.
  • Extract from : « The Syrian Christ » by Abraham Mitrie Rihbany
  • Here he was at his best, perfectly informal, informally perfect.
  • Extract from : « The Fighting Chance » by Robert W. Chambers
  • Informally, he thrust his hands in his pockets and sauntered to the front of the group.
  • Extract from : « The Unlearned » by Raymond F. Jones
  • They won't receive you informally and take you into their houses.
  • Extract from : « From Sea to Sea » by Rudyard Kipling

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