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Sense: Adjective: casual

Synonyms:

casual , relaxed , unceremonious, easygoing , easy-going , laid-back (informal), colloquial , without ceremony, without formality

Antonyms:

formal , ceremonial, official , corporate , business-like, stiff , proper , prim, rigid, civil, decorous, impersonal, blue-nose, labored

Sense: Adjective: not requiring formal dress

Synonyms:

casual , dress-down (informal), everyday , smart casual, business casual

Antonyms:

formal , black-tie, smart , dressy, elegant

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