casual

[US]/ˈkæʒuəl/
[UK]/ˈkæʒuəl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.nonchalant; irregular; leisurely;unintentional; arbitrary.

Phrases & Collocations

casual wear

casual clothing

casual pants

business casual

casual dress

casual sex

casual water

casual leave

Example Sentences

the inn's casual atmosphere.

made a casual observation.

a casual atmosphere with a dash of sophistication.

a casual evening with friends.

a casual disregard for cold weather.

a casual attitude toward drugs.

We are only casual acquaintances.

She's a very casual person.

casual employment at a factory; a casual correspondence with a former teacher.

the tent is ideal for casual outdoor use.

he pretended it was a casual meeting.

looking cool in casual clobber.

his tone was casual and conversational.

the work is done in a rather casual fashion.

to a casual observer, he was at peace.

Real-world Examples

Are interviews more casual, or more formal?

Source: Rachel's Classroom: Job Interview

It's better to look too smart than too casual.

Source: Cambridge IELTS Listening Actual Test 15

Even introverts distinguish between close and casual friends.

Source: Love Story

These can range from very casual to very formal.

Source: Advanced Daily Grammar

Because that's casual. That's what casual people do.

Source: (500) Days of Summer

It means that someone forgot that we had an agreement to keep things casual.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 5

Yeah, does that seem too casual?

Source: English PK Platform - Authentic American English Audio Version

What do you know about casual drinking?

Source: Modern Family Season 6

The half suit sits somewhere between coordinated office wear and something more casual.

Source: The Guardian Reading Selection

First, you should ask if it is a formal or casual party.

Source: Intermediate American English by Lai Shih-Hsiung (Volume 2)

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