ɪnˈfɔɹm(ə)l ɪnˈfɔːm(ə)l ˈɪn.tɪ.mət luːs not formal conservative people unaccustomed to informal dress an informal free-and-easy manner an informal gathering of friends used of spoken and written language having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere had a cozy chat a relaxed informal manner an intimate cocktail lounge the small room was cozy and intimate not officially recognized or controlled an informal agreement a loose organization of the local farmers