casually
word · lemma: casual
/ˈkæʒəwəɫi/
/kˈæʒuːəli/
Definition
In a relaxed or informal way, without showing much effort or concern. It can describe both a manner of behaving and a style of speaking or dressing.
Usage & Nuances
Usually describes behaviors, speech, or dress that is relaxed and informal. Common phrases: 'dress casually', 'speak casually', 'mention something casually'. Not used for formal or serious situations.
Spanish: casualmente - de manera informalPortuguese (BR): casualmente - de modo informalPortuguese (PT): casualmente - de forma informalChinese (Simplified): 随意地 - 漫不经心地Chinese (Traditional): 隨意地 - 漫不經心地Hindi: आम तौर पर - अनौपचारिक ढंग सेArabic: بشكل عفوي - بشكل غير رسميBengali: সাধারণভাবে - স্বচ্ছন্দভাবেRussian: непринуждённо - неформальноJapanese: 気軽に - カジュアルにVietnamese: một cách thoải mái - một cách tự nhiênKorean: 편하게 - 무심하게 - 캐주얼하게Turkish: gündelikçe - rahatçaUrdu: عام طور پر - بے تکلفی سےIndonesian: dengan santai - secara kasual
Example Sentences
She spoke casually about her trip.
basic
You can sit casually on the sofa.
basic
He was dressed casually for the party.
basic
He casually mentioned he might move to another country.
natural
She always greets me casually, like we’re old friends.
natural
People at this office dress pretty casually most days.
natural