conversational

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as in colloquial
having the style and content of everyday conversation struck a very conversational tone in his reports of his travels through foreign countries

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversational
Adjective
  • Put two confident and talkative teen-agers on the court against each other, and the mics will catch some quips, and that’s what the viewers got with Waters & Patriquin trading winners and barbs all afternoon.
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Clarabelle Cow With her signature cowbell, Clarabelle Cow is one of Mickey Mouse’s cheerful and talkative friends.
    Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The region’s colloquial exclamation alamak, which is used to convey surprise and dismay, is also included in the list, though its exact origin is uncertain.
    Peter Guo, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Gorsuch used his short opinion on the dry topic of debt collection to declare a more colloquial style.
    Jill Barton, The Conversation, 24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The new cast for Reacher Season 3 includes Sonya Cassidy as Susan Duffy, who brings a no-nonsense and very blunt East Coast vernacular to the role of DEA Agent Susan Duffy.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Editors’ Picks How a Lady Gaga Impersonator Spends Sundays Out went Latin, replaced with the vernacular — the faithful would worship in their own languages.
    Mary Jo McConahay, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Ornithologist Richard Prum also takes a communicative view of art, but one where art is meant to be evaluated for its beauty.
    Shawn Simpson, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Their steering is communicative, responsive and precise.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Often suggested for informal work socials or networking events, smart casual style revolves around building an outfit that’s relaxed yet still professional.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Wood floors, woven baskets, and breezy curtains introduce informal textures to the lush blend.
    Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Conversational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversational. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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