Friday, August 26, 2016

informal, in formal

Informal or informal ( one word ) means casual; without ceremony; familiar --
We are having an informal get-together on Saturday; will you come?
The office culture is informal; we use first names only.

In formal or in formal  ( two words ) means within, wearing, or using the language of ( in )  something conventional, ceremonial,  academic or official ( formal ) --
Put this in formal terms and send it to the chairman.
Everyone will be in formal wear; do you have a tuxedo?

Now that you know that, you can say --
"She won't put the flowers in formal arrangements; she prefers an informal, spontaneous look."

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