Casual: meaning, definitions and examples

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casual

 

[ ˈkæʒ.uəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

style of dress

Designed for everyday wear, not formal or dressy. Casual clothing may include jeans, t-shirts, and sneakers.

Synonyms

everyday, informal, relaxed

Examples of usage

  • I love wearing casual clothes on the weekends.
  • The office has a casual dress code, so you don't need to wear a suit.
Context #2 | Adjective

attitude or behavior

Showing a relaxed and friendly attitude, not being overly formal or serious. Casual behavior is easy-going and laid-back.

Synonyms

informal, nonchalant, unconcerned

Examples of usage

  • He has a casual approach to life, never getting too stressed about things.
  • She greeted me in a casual manner, as if we were old friends.

Translations

Translations of the word "casual" in other languages:

🇵🇹 casual

🇮🇳 आकस्मिक

🇩🇪 lässig

🇮🇩 santai

🇺🇦 невимушений

🇵🇱 swobodny

🇯🇵 カジュアル

🇫🇷 décontracté

🇪🇸 casual

🇹🇷 günlük

🇰🇷 캐주얼

🇸🇦 عرضي

🇨🇿 neformální

🇸🇰 neformálny

🇨🇳 随便的

🇸🇮 priložnosten

🇮🇸 tilviljanakenndur

🇰🇿 кездейсоқ

🇬🇪 შემთხვევითი

🇦🇿 təsadüfi

🇲🇽 casual

Etymology

The word 'casual' originated from the Late Latin word 'casualis', meaning 'by chance'. It entered the English language in the mid-14th century with the sense of 'subject to or produced by chance'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the sense of 'informal' or 'relaxed', reflecting a more laid-back and easy-going approach to various aspects of life.

See also: because, cause, causing.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,179 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.