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informality [ˌɪnfɔːˈmælɪtɪ] n pl -ties
1. the condition or quality of being informal 2. an informal act ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
informality noun familiarity, naturalness, casualness, ease, relaxation, simplicity, lack of ceremony He was overwhelmed by their cheerfulness and friendly informality. Translations informality n (esp Pol: = unofficial nature) (of meeting, talks) → nicht formeller or förmlicher Charakter; (of visit, arrangement) → inoffizieller Charakter (= simplicity, lack of ceremony) (of meeting, party, conversation, atmosphere) → Zwanglosigkeit f, → Ungezwungenheit f; (of manner, tone also) → legere Art; (of language, speech) → informeller Charakter or Ton; (of restaurant) → Gemütlichkeit f informality [ˌɪnfɔːˈmælɪtɪ] n (of person, manner) → semplicità; (of tone) → mancanza di formalità; (of language, style) → tono colloquiale; (of occasion) → tono familiare; (of meeting, negotiations, announcement) → carattere m non ufficiale informality [ˌɪnfɔːˈmælɪtɪ] n (of person, manner) → semplicità; (of tone) → mancanza di formalità; (of language, style) → tono colloquiale; (of occasion) → tono familiare; (of meeting, negotiations, announcement) → carattere m non ufficiale How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| There was just such an informality in the terms of the bequest as to give me no hope from law. I am sure, sir, I should never mistake informality for insolence: one I rather like, the other nothing free-born would submit to, even for a salary. A charming informality was one of the characteristics of this celebration. |
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