casually — In a relaxed, informal, or unconcerned manner without ceremony or seriousness. Done without much thought or planning, in a laid-back way.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a relaxed, informal, or unconcerned manner without ceremony or seriousness. Done without much thought or planning, in a laid-back way.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkæʒuəli/
Example Sentences
- He casually mentioned he won the lottery while eating breakfast
- She casually solved the math problem that took others hours
- The CEO casually showed up at work in pajamas on Friday
casually
ADVERB[/ˈkæʒuəli/]
In a relaxed, informal, or unconcerned manner without ceremony or seriousness. Done without much thought or planning, in a laid-back way.
In a relaxed, informal, or unconcerned manner without ceremony or seriousness. Done without much thought or planning, in a laid-back way.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'casualis' meaning 'by chance' or 'accidental,' derived from 'casus' (a fall, accident, or chance event). The English adverb form adds the suffix '-ly' to 'casual.'
Breakdown
casual (from Latin 'casualis' meaning by chance) + -ly (adverb suffix meaning 'in a manner of')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“He casually mentioned he won the lottery while eating breakfast”
“She casually solved the math problem that took others hours”
“The CEO casually showed up at work in pajamas on Friday”
“Students were casually chatting before the exam started”
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