Casual - English meaning

adjective

Happening by chance, unintentionally, or unexpectedly.

Usage examples:

A verdict of accidental death

noun

A sign indicating a momentary departure from the key signature by raising or lowering a note.

Usage examples:

Horn parts are usually written without key signature, the necessary accidentals being added

Happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally

noun

A possibility of something happening.

Usage examples:

There is a chance of winning the raffle

adjective

Fortuitous; accidental.

Usage examples:

A chance meeting

verb

Do something by accident or without intending to.

Usage examples:

He was very effusive if they chanced to meet

adjective

Resulting from a coincidence; happening by chance.

Usage examples:

Any resemblance between their reports is purely coincidental

adjective

Happening by coincidence

adjective

(especially of clothes or furnishings) providing physical ease and relaxation.

Usage examples:

Comfortable sturdy shoes

noun

A warm quilt.

adjective

Producing a relaxing feeling of physical comfort esp. because of shape or materials

Usage examples:

A comfortable bed/car/dress, are you comfortable or is it too hot?, i’m not comfortable speaking in…

adjective

Relaxed and not easily upset or worried

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An easy-going attitude/manner, a friendly, easy-going type of guy

adjective

Happening or used every day; daily.

Usage examples:

Everyday chores like shopping and housework

adverb

Each day; daily.

Usage examples:

I get up at six every day

adjective

Ordinary, typical, or usual

Usage examples:

The movie is about the everyday lives of working mothers.

adjective

Obtained or achieved more by chance than skill.

Usage examples:

A fluky goal

adjective

(of something good) happening as the result of chance instead of skill or planning

Usage examples:

There was nothing fluky about her victory or her tactics., we won with a flukey goal.

adjective

Happening by chance rather than intention.

Usage examples:

The similarity between the paintings may not be simply fortuitous

adjective

(esp. of something to your advantage) happening by chance

Usage examples:

We made a fortuitous escape., the discovery of the files was fortuitous., they had fortuitously bee…

adjective

(of something that is to your advantage) not planned, happening by chance

Usage examples:

The timing of the meeting is certainly fortuitous., the collapse of its rivals was a fortuitous opp…

phrase

Relaxed and informal

Usage examples:

The atmosphere in the office is fairly free and easy., until then, things were free and easy at hom…

adjective

Self-employed and hired to work for different companies on particular assignments.

Usage examples:

A freelance journalist

adverb

Earning one's living as a freelance.

Usage examples:

I work freelance from home

noun

A freelance worker.

Usage examples:

Casual staff, agency workers, freelances and home workers were among those considered only to have …

adjective

Kind and pleasant.

Usage examples:

They were friendly to me

noun

A game or match that does not form part of a serious competition.

Usage examples:

England will play two friendlies in sardinia

adjective

Having an attitude or acting in a way that shows that you like people and want them to like and trust you

Usage examples:

They were friendly people., she had a bright, friendly smile., it’s a very friendly city., sometime…

adjective

Not permanent.

Usage examples:

Life has value precisely because it is transient and impermanent

adjective

Not lasting for ever or not lasting for a long time

Usage examples:

Acrylic paint is quick-drying but impermanent.

adjective

Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning.

Usage examples:

An inadvertent administrative error occurred that resulted in an overpayment

adjective

Done or happening unintentionally

Usage examples:

An inadvertent mistake, i inadvertently gave her change for $20, but she’d only given me $10.

adjective

Not intentional

Usage examples:

All authors need to be wary of inadvertent copying of other people's ideas.

adjective

Having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style, manner, or nature.

Usage examples:

An informal atmosphere

adjective

Not formal or official, or not suitable for official or special occasions

Usage examples:

An informal gathering, informal talks resumed today in an attempt to end the strike., it’s ok to dr…

adjective

Not formal or official

Usage examples:

The two groups agreed to hold an informal meeting., alliances among small businesses are often info…

adjective

Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.

Usage examples:

Intermittent rain

adjective

Not happening regularly or continuously; stopping and starting repeatedly or with long periods in between

Usage examples:

It rained intermittently all day.

adjective

Not happening regularly or continuously; stopping and starting repeatedly or with periods in between

Usage examples:

Intermittent rain, an intermittent noise, although she made intermittent movie appearances, she was…

adjective

Not even or balanced in shape or arrangement.

Usage examples:

His strong, irregular features

noun

A member of an irregular military force.

Usage examples:

The filipino operational center of gravity was the ability to sustain its force of 100,000 irregula…

adjective

Not regular in shape or form; having parts of different shapes or sizes

Usage examples:

An irregular surface, there are irregular spaces between the words., he showed up at irregular inte…

adjective

Not tending to get anxious about behavior or things that need to be done

Usage examples:

It’s a laid-back company – you can choose your own hours and the dress is very casual.

noun

Time when one is not working or occupied; free time.

Usage examples:

People with too much enforced leisure

noun

The time when you are free from work or other duties and can relax

Usage examples:

She has a limited amount of leisure time., a leisurely stroll on the beach

noun

Activities people do when they are not working, to relax and enjoy themselves

Usage examples:

Shares in the leisure sector have not performed so well this year., hotels, airlines and other firm…

adjective

Existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind.

Usage examples:

Carrots contain a natural antiseptic

noun

A person having an innate talent for a particular task or activity.

Usage examples:

She was a natural for television work

adverb

A person born with a learning disability.

adjective

Occurring, appearing, or done infrequently and irregularly.

Usage examples:

The occasional car went by but no taxis

adjective

Allowing access, passage, or a view through an empty space; not closed or blocked.

Usage examples:

He climbed through the open window

verb

Move (a door or window) so as to leave a space allowing access and vision.

Usage examples:

She opened the door and went in

noun

Make or become formally ready for customers, visitors, or business.

Usage examples:

She raised $731 by opening her home and selling coffee and tea

noun

The external side or surface of something.

Usage examples:

Record the date on the outside of the file

adjective

Situated on or near the exterior or external surface of something.

Usage examples:

Anne put the outside lights on

preposition

Situated or moving beyond the boundaries or confines of.

Usage examples:

There was a boy outside the door

verb

Past simple and past participle of outsource

Usage examples:

Unions are fighting a plan by the university to outsource all non-academic services., some companie…

adjective

(of an activity or work) done for periods of time shorter than the usual hours or schedule

Usage examples:

She got a part-time job working three days a week., joe works part-time., we have a full-time staff…

adjective

For only some of the hours of the week that people normally work, not all of them

Usage examples:

I am retiring in may but will continue doing some self-employed part-time work., a part-time job, m…

adjective

Made, done, or happening without method or conscious decision.

Usage examples:

Apparently random violence

noun

An unknown, unspecified, or odd person.

Usage examples:

I just sat down by myself and talked to some randoms

adjective

Happening, done, or chosen by chance rather than according to a plan or pattern

Usage examples:

A random sample, he was stopped at the border in a random check., dylan picked several books at ran…

adjective

Free from tension and anxiety.

Usage examples:

We were having a great time and feeling very relaxed

verb

Make or become less tense or anxious.

Usage examples:

He relaxed and smiled confidently

adjective

Careless and unsystematic; excessively casual.

Usage examples:

We gave away a goal through sloppy defending

adjective

Messy or lacking care or attention

Usage examples:

Sloppy clothes, a sloppy administrator, sloppy weather, her grandchildren nearly smothered her with…

adjective

Very wet or liquid, often in a way that is unpleasant

Usage examples:

The batter was a bit sloppy so i added some more flour., she covered his face with sloppy kisses.

adjective

Fond of or good at sport.

Usage examples:

Tracksuits don't necessarily mean you're sporty

adjective

Stylish and suitable for active people

Usage examples:

They drive a sporty red car., you’re looking very sporty in your new jacket.

adjective

Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.

Usage examples:

A temporary job

noun

A person employed on a temporary basis, typically an office worker who finds employment through an agency.

Usage examples:

To gain flexibility, companies are bringing in temporaries or contracting out work

adjective

Not expected or predicted.

Usage examples:

One of the unanticipated gains of the reforms has been the shift of emphasis to primary care

adjective

Not having been expected to happen

Usage examples:

This was yet another unanticipated event that upset the administration's plans and expectations., i…

adjective

Having or showing a lack of courtesy; rough or abrupt.

Usage examples:

He was known for his strong views and unceremonious manners

adjective

Done in a rude, sudden, or informal way

Usage examples:

An unceremonious refusal

verb

Take off one's clothes.

Usage examples:

She undressed and climbed into bed

noun

The state of being naked or only partially clothed.

Usage examples:

Women in various states of undress

verb

Get undressed

adjective

Not expected or regarded as likely to happen.

Usage examples:

His death was totally unexpected

adjective

Not expected; surprising

Usage examples:

What an unexpected treat to meet you here!

adjective

Not anticipated or predicted.

Usage examples:

Our insurance package enables you to protect yourself and your dependants against unforeseen circum…

adjective

Expressing one's feelings or thoughts unselfconsciously and without restraint.

Usage examples:

A lively and uninhibited girl

adjective

Free and natural, without embarrassment or too much control

Usage examples:

The students we spoke to were surprisingly uninhibited in talking about sex., we watched two hours …

adjective

Not planned or meant.

Usage examples:

The unintended consequences of people's actions

adjective

Not done on purpose.

Usage examples:

The translation added a layer of unintentional comedy

adjective

Not planned or intended

adjective

Not expected

Usage examples:

Unlooked-for joy

adjective

Not planned.

Usage examples:

An unplanned pregnancy

adjective

Not planned or expected

Usage examples:

An unplanned pregnancy

adjective

Not attempting to impress others with an appearance of greater importance, talent, or culture than is actually possessed.

Usage examples:

A friendly and unpretentious hotel

adjective

Simple and/or sincere; not pretentious

Usage examples:

The food is delicious and unpretentious.