informality

/,infɔ:'mæliti/

Thân thiện

The team meeting was marked by a pleasant informality.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The state or quality of being informal; absence of formality or ceremony: Refers to a relaxed, casual manner or situation that does not adhere to strict rules, official procedures, or formal etiquette.
   • An informal act or behavior: A specific action, event, or element characterized by a casual or relaxed nature.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:

Advanced Usage

• "with informality": in a casual, relaxed manner.
• "a welcome informality": a casual quality that is appreciated.

Variants and Related Words

• Informal (adj): not formal; relaxed, casual, or unofficial.
• Informally (adv): in an informal manner.

Synonyms

• Casualness: The quality of being relaxed and unconcerned.
• Unofficialness: The state of not being formally authorized or confirmed.
• Relaxation: A state of being less strict or tense.

Antonyms

• Formality: The rigid observance of rules, convention, or ceremony.
• Ceremony: The formalities observed on a solemn or important occasion.
• Protocol: The official procedure or system of rules governing affairs of state or diplomatic occasions.

Related Phrases

• Ease and informality: A state combining comfort and a lack of strict rules.

Học thuật

Noun

1. freedom from constraint or embarrassment
   • I am never at ease with strangers
2. a manner that does not take forms and ceremonies seriously

Từ đồng nghĩa

• ease