Synonyms for

Irl

Verb Another word for irl — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

IRL stands for 'In Real Life' and is used to talk about things that happen outside of the internet or virtual world.

Synonyms & similar words

offline face-to-face tangible material substantial existent genuine authentic true factual verifiable corporeal bodily sensory

Synonyms by register

Formal

in person face-to-face physically present tangibly

Informal

in real life for real for real life in the flesh

Antonyms

virtual digital online cyber screen-based mediated

Common collocations

  • happening irl
  • meet irl
  • see irl
  • go irl
  • live irl
  • talk irl
  • hang out irl

Usage note

IRL is an initialism for 'in real life'. It is primarily used in informal digital communication to distinguish between online interactions and physical presence.

Example sentences

  1. I prefer spending time with my friends IRL rather than online.
  2. IRL, he is much taller than he looks in his pictures.
  3. IRL interactions are important for building strong relationships.
  4. I like to keep my online life separate from my IRL life.
  5. She was surprised to see how different her online friend looked IRL.

Quotes

  • 'IRL' just means 'in real life.' It's the way of distinguishing what's happening on the internet from what's happening in the physical world. - John Green
  • IRL is where the magic is. - Felicia Day
  • IRL is always better than online. - Unknown

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