Casually: meaning, definitions and examples
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casually
[ ˈkæʒuəli ]
in everyday situations
in a relaxed and unconcerned manner
Synonyms
carelessly, easily, informally, nonchalantly
Examples of usage
- She was talking casually with her friends at the party.
- He dressed casually for the job interview.
- They approached the problem casually, without much thought.
in a way that is not formal or serious
without much attention or effort
Synonyms
indifferently, lightly, offhandedly, passingly
Examples of usage
- He said it casually, as if it didn't matter.
- She mentioned it casually in passing.
- He spoke casually about the upcoming project.
Translations
Translations of the word "casually" in other languages:
🇵🇹 casualmente
🇮🇳 आकस्मिक रूप से
🇩🇪 gelegentlich
🇮🇩 dengan santai
🇺🇦 випадково
🇵🇱 przypadkowo
🇯🇵 気軽に (きがるに)
🇫🇷 décontracté
🇪🇸 casualmente
🇹🇷 gelişigüzel
🇰🇷 무심코 (musimko)
🇸🇦 بشكل غير رسمي
🇨🇿 náhodně
🇸🇰 príležitostne
🇨🇳 随便地 (suíbiàn de)
🇸🇮 priložnostno
🇮🇸 tilviljanakennt
🇰🇿 кездейсоқ
🇬🇪 შემთხვევით
🇦🇿 təsadüfən
🇲🇽 casualmente
Word origin
The word 'casually' originates from the late 16th century, derived from the word 'casual' with the addition of the suffix '-ly' to form an adverb. It has been used to describe actions or behaviors done without much formality or seriousness, reflecting a relaxed attitude in various situations.
See also: casualness, casualties, casualty, casualwear.