Casually: meaning, definitions and examples

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casually

 

[ ˈkæʒuəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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.
Context #2 | Adverb

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,066, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.