adj. Not in accord with the usual regulations; unofficial.
adj. Suited for everyday use.
adj. Reflecting everyday, non-ceremonious usage.
adj. Not organized; not structured or planned.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Not in the regular, usual, or established form; not according to official, conventional, prescribed, or customary forms or rules; irregular; hence, without ceremony.
adj. Deranged in mind; out of one's senses.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Not formal; not in the regular or usual form or manner; not according to rule or custom; unceremonious; irregular: as, an informal writing; informal proceedings; an informal visit.
Distracted or deranged in mind.
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adj. not officially recognized or controlled
adj. having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere
adj. not formal
adj. used of spoken and written language
Word Usage
"V. i.236 (129,4) [These poor informal women] I once believed _informal_ had no other or deeper signification than _informing, accusing_."