informality

Definitions

The state or quality of being relaxed, friendly, or unofficial.

The absence of formal rules, ceremonies, or rigid procedures.

Examples

The informality of the meeting allowed everyone to share their ideas without feeling pressured.

Despite the informality of his dress code, he was clearly the most professional person in the room.

Synonyms

casualness familiarity naturalness relaxed manner unceremoniousness ease simplicity

Antonyms

formality stiffness ceremoniousness conventionality rigidity solemnity decorum