ca
sual
Comparative
more casual
Superlative
most casual
1
(of clothing) comfortable and suitable for everyday use or informal events and occasions
- She prefers casual attire for her weekends, often opting for jeans and t-shirts.
- The office has a casual dress code on Fridays, allowing employees to wear more relaxed clothing.
- His casual outfit consisted of a comfortable hoodie and sweatpants.
- She wore a casual sundress to the picnic, enjoying the comfort and ease of movement.
- He likes to keep it casual when meeting friends, usually wearing a simple polo shirt and shorts.
2
marked by a carefree or indifferent manner
- He gave a casual shrug when asked for an opinion.
- Her casual tone concealed her nervousness.
- He responded in a casual manner to the criticism.
- She remained casual despite the tension in the room.
- His casual attitude frustrated his colleagues.
Synonyms:
3
without or appearing to be without plan, order, or method
- They took a casual stroll through the park.
- The room had a casual arrangement of furniture.
- He made casual notes in his notebook.
- The decorations were placed in a casual style.
- Her movements were casual and unhurried.
4
done without paying close attention to detail or with a relaxed, superficial approach
- At a casual glance, the report looked complete, but closer inspection revealed several errors.
- She gave the room a casual inspection, not noticing the dust in the corners.
- He offered a casual explanation that lacked depth.
- His casual response suggested he wasn't fully engaged.
- A casual inspection of the room revealed nothing unusual.
5
occurring or selected randomly, by coincidence, or without intention
- They met by casual coincidence at the café.
- Casual encounters can lead to lasting friendships.
- A casual remark sparked the debate.
- The discovery was purely casual.
- She picked a casual flower from the garden.
Synonyms:
6
not showing effort, strain, or tension
- She walked with a casual grace.
- His casual posture suggested confidence.
- The speaker's casual style engaged the audience.
- He tossed the ball with casual ease.
- He handled the situation with casual composure.
Synonyms:
7
occurring on a temporary, intermittent, or irregular basis
- He took a casual job for the summer.
- Casual laborers filled in during busy periods.
- She enjoyed casual tutoring sessions.
- The restaurant hired casual staff for the holidays.
- Casual workers are often employed seasonally.
Synonyms:
8
characterized by a lack of seriousness or responsibility
- He had a casual disregard for rules.
- The casual employee often missed deadlines.
- His casual attitude toward safety was dangerous.
- Casual parenting can lead to neglect.
- They warned him against casual promises.
Synonyms:
9
(of events, places, or situations) informal and relaxed, without strict rules or expectations
- The event was casual, so there was no need for fancy attire.
- They decided to have a casual dinner at a local restaurant.
- It was a casual get-together with friends at the park.
- They went to a casual bar for drinks after work.