informally

Meaning

In a way that is relaxed, friendly, and not official or formal.

Examples

• They discussed the project informally after the meeting.
• She spoke informally to the students about her career path.

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfɔːrməli/

How to Use informally

informally dressed (collocation)

Wearing clothes that are not formal or official. — "The company allows employees to be informally dressed on casual Fridays."

informally discuss (collocation)

To talk about something in a relaxed, non-official way. — "They informally discussed the budget over lunch."

informally known as (collocation)

Referred to by a nickname or a less official name. — "The building is informally known as 'The Cube'."

Synonyms of informally

Words with a similar meaning to informally:

• casually
• unceremoniously
• off the record
• discreetly

Antonyms of informally

Words with the opposite meaning to informally:

• formally
• officially