casually

B2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈkæʒuəli/ UK /ˈkæʒ(j)ʊəli/ See IPA manual

Freq #13354

Meanings

1

adv
In a relaxed way, without showing much concern.

He glanced casually at the headlines.
2

adv
In an informal or unplanned way.

I dressed casually for the weekend.

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Synonyms

1 adv · in a relaxed way, without... nonchalantly unconcernedly

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Phrases (1)

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dressed casually
wore relaxed, informal clothes rather than formal clothing

Verb + adverb

Etymology

From Middle English casually, casuelly, casuali, casuely, equivalent to casual + -ly.

casually Middle English

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Describing Qualities Register & Style

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