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Informally vs Formally - What's the difference?

informally | formally | Antonyms |

Informally is an antonym of formally.


As adverbs the difference between informally and formally

is that informally is in an irregular or informal manner; without the usual forms while formally is in a formal manner.

informally

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In an irregular or informal manner; without the usual forms.

    • See also

    * address (someone) informally

    References

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    formally

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a formal manner.
    • He dressed quite formally''' - too '''formally for the occasion.
  • In accordance with official procedure.
    • He formally filed a complaint, which involved much paperwork.
  • In accordance with rigorous rules.
    • He proved it formally but gave his students no intuitive feel for the matter.

    Antonyms

    * informally

    See also

    * address (someone) formally * officially