casually

Examples

• All

• "Never mind," the Headmaster said casually and continued to speak on the same subject as before.

  Fiction book (1991)

• She dressed casually for the party, wearing a t-shirt and jeans.

• My God, there he is, just casually walking in.

• You know how it is, guys, just casually having breakfast in the desert.

• And then this guy just casually walks over and goes...

  Here Comes a New Challenger (2023)

• "Do you know anything about having babies?" she asks him casually, then immediately lights the cigarette.

  Fiction book (1990)

• After a trial that didn't end until early evening, he casually offered to buy me a drink.

  Fiction book (1990)

• It can start almost casually and warmly.

• Two chairs sat against the wall, with clothes draped casually over their straight backs.

  Fiction book (1990)

• Quietly, Adam retreated to his chair, sitting back casually to watch, legs crossed.

  Fiction book (1991)

Synonyms

L

lightly

vscasually

116 1.6

Without much care or serious thought

is similar but often describes slight or gentle manner

N

nonchalantly

vscasually

9 7.4

In a calm way that shows no worry or excitement

is similar but shows more relaxed lack of attention

I

informally

vscasually

9 3.4

In a relaxed way without strict rules

is similar but focuses on lack of seriousness rather than lack of formality

C

colloquially

vscasually

5 7.2

In informal speech or writing using everyday words

is related but differs by focusing on tone not language register

O

offhandedly

vscasually

3 7.0

Speak or act without careful thought

is similar but stresses relaxed attitude rather than lack of preparation

A

airily

vscasually

1 6.7

In a light, careless way that shows little worry

is similar but focuses more on relaxed absence of thought

B

breezily

vscasually

1 4.9

In a casual, confident way that shows no worry

is similar but adds a cheerful tone not in the main sense

I

insouciantly

vscasually

1 9.9

In a relaxed way without worry

is similar but may imply more thoughtless lack of care

C

cursorily

vscasually

1 7.7

Quickly and not carefully, so you miss details

is similar but emphasizes relaxed lack of care not just speed

U

unseriously

vscasually

6.2

Speaks or acts in a joking way

is similar but emphasizes relaxed lack of care rather than mere levity

R

relaxedly

vscasually

4.2

To act in a calm, comfortable, unhurried way

is similar but includes carelessness and low attention rather than calmness

U

unfussily

vscasually

6.2

In a calm way without showing annoyance or complaint

is similar but includes less careful attention rather than simplicity

P

passingly

vscasually

5.9

Briefly and only a little for a short time

is different because it denotes briefness rather than relaxed care

Antonyms

C

carefully

978 1.0

In a way that shows attention and caution to avoid mistakes or harm

How Casual

carelessly

20 1.0

nonchalantly

9 7.4

casually

103 2.5

informally

9 3.4

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology