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Colloquially

Verb / ˈləʊˈki:ˈæˈllaɪ / Another word for colloquially — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'colloquially' is an adverb that means in a conversational or informal manner.

Synonyms & similar words

conversationally informally informally conversationally chattily casually familiarly friendlily unofficially loosely gossipy commonly vocally garrulously freely easygoingly relaxedly openly liberally naturally nonchalantly ordinarily

Example sentences

  1. 1. He spoke colloquially with his friends during recess.
  2. 2. The children chatted colloquially in the playground.
  3. 3. We should write formally in essays, but we can speak colloquially with our friends.
  4. 4. The comedian entertained the audience by speaking colloquially.
  5. 5. The interview was conducted colloquially, making the conversation relaxed and friendly.

Quotes

  • 1. 'Language is the dress of thought.' - Samuel Johnson
  • 2. 'The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.' - Ludwig Wittgenstein
  • 3. 'Words are our most inexhaustible source of magic.' - J.K. Rowling

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