casually
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Definition
- Adverb:
- In an unconcerned, relaxed, or informal manner: Doing something without showing much care, effort, or seriousness.
- Not methodically or according to a plan: Doing something in a way that is not organized, systematic, or deliberate.
Usage Examples
- In an unconcerned manner:
- She casually mentioned she was leaving the country.
- He casually glanced at the headlines while waiting for his coffee.
- Not methodically:
- The project was handled casually, leading to many oversights.
- He dealt with his coursework casually, often studying at the last minute.
Advanced Usage
- "to dress casually": to wear informal, comfortable clothing.
- The office has a "dress casually on Fridays" policy.
- "to drop something casually into conversation": to mention something in a way that seems unintentional or offhand, often to gauge a reaction.
- He casually dropped the news of his promotion into the conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Casual (adjective): relaxed and unconcerned; not regular or permanent.
- He has a casual attitude towards his responsibilities.
- She found a casual job at a restaurant.
- Casualness (noun): the quality of being casual.
- The casualness of his apology annoyed her.
Synonyms
- Nonchalantly: in a casually calm and relaxed manner.
- Informally: in a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style.
- Offhandedly: without previous thought or preparation.
Antonyms
- Formally: in a serious and proper manner.
- Methodically: in a systematic and orderly way.
- Intently: with earnest and eager attention.
Related Phrases
- Take something casually: to not treat something as serious or important.
- You shouldn't take these warnings casually.
- Casual acquaintance: a person one knows slightly, but not as a close friend.
- He's just a casual acquaintance from the gym.
Adverb
- in an unconcerned manner
- glanced casually at the headlines
- not methodically or according to plan
- he dealt with his course work casually