Casually
/ˈkæʒuəli/
adverbBeginner🔥Very CommonManner
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Definitions
1
In a relaxed and informal manner; without ceremony or formality.
/ˈkæʒuəli/
adverbneutralBeginner
Manner
In a relaxed and informal way.
He casually mentioned his new job.
💡 Simply: Doing something in a relaxed and informal way, like chatting with a friend.
👶 For kids: Doing something without being fancy or serious.
More Examples
2
They were dressed casually for the party.
How It's Used
Everyday Conversation
"We casually chatted about the weekend."
Fashion
"She casually dressed for the picnic."
Derived from "casual," ultimately from Latin "casu-" (falling, happening by chance), reflecting the inherent lack of formality.
The word's usage has remained consistent over time, reflecting the ongoing need for a term to describe informal actions.
Memory tip
Think 'casual' clothing - comfortable and relaxed.
Word Origin
Original meaning
"falling, happening by chance"
Base: casual
casually dressedcasually mentionedcasually dated
Common misspellings
casulycasualy
Practice
Usage
70%Spoken
30%Written