Noun: informality ,in-for'ma-li-tee or ,in-fu(r)'ma-li-tee
- Freedom from constraint or embarrassment
"The informality of the gathering put everyone at ease";
- ease
- A manner that does not take forms and ceremonies seriously
"The informality of the beach wedding suited the couple perfectly"
Derived forms: informalities
Type of: manner, naturalness, personal manner
Antonym: formality
Encyclopedia: Informality