informally

Thân thiện

He visited us informally at our home for a cup of tea.

Definition

Adverb 1. In a casual, relaxed, or unofficial manner: Refers to actions, speech, or events conducted without strict rules, ceremony, or structure. 2. Using casual or colloquial language: Refers to speaking or writing in a style characteristic of ordinary conversation rather than formal writing.

Usage

The adverb "informally" describes how an action is performed. It modifies verbs to indicate a lack of formality. * It is often used with verbs related to communication (e.g., talk, speak, discuss, refer to) and social interaction (e.g., meet, dress, visit). * It contrasts directly with the adverb "formally."

Examples

• The manager spoke informally with the team over coffee.
• They met informally to brainstorm ideas before the official meeting.
• The professor said we could address her informally by her first name.
• He was dressed informally in jeans and a t-shirt.

Advanced Usage

• "to put something informally": To state something in simple, non-technical, or blunt terms.
  • To put it informally, the project was a complete mess.
• Used in linguistics to describe register or style.
  • The word "kids" is used informally instead of "children."

Variants and Related Words

• Informal (adjective): Having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style or manner. (e.g., , )
• Informality (noun): The state or quality of being informal. (e.g., )

Synonyms

• Casually
• Unofficially
• Colloquially (specifically for speech/writing)

Antonyms

• Formally
• Officially
• Ceremoniously

Học thuật

Adverb

1. with the use of colloquial expressions
   • this building is colloquially referred to as The Barn
2. without formality
   • he visited us informally

Từ đồng nghĩa

• colloquially
• conversationally