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casual
01
(of clothing) comfortable and suitable for everyday use or informal events and occasions
Examples
She prefers casual attire for her weekends, often opting for jeans and t-shirts.
The office has a casual dress code on Fridays, allowing employees to wear more relaxed clothing.
02
marked by blithe unconcern
Examples
He gave a casual shrug when asked for an opinion.
Her casual tone concealed her nervousness.
03
having no formal commitment
Examples
They took a casual stroll through the park.
The room had a casual arrangement of furniture.
04
done without paying close attention to detail or with a relaxed, superficial approach
Examples
At a casual glance, the report looked complete, but closer inspection revealed several errors.
She gave the room a casual inspection, not noticing the dust in the corners.
05
occurring or appearing or singled out by chance
Examples
They met by casual coincidence at the café.
Casual encounters can lead to lasting friendships.
06
not showing effort or strain
Examples
She walked with a casual grace.
His casual posture suggested confidence.
07
occurring on a temporary or irregular basis
Examples
He took a casual job for the summer.
Casual laborers filled in during busy periods.
08
natural and unstudied
09
characterized by a feeling of irresponsibility
Examples
He had a casual disregard for rules.
The casual employee often missed deadlines.
10
(of events, places, or situations) informal and relaxed, without strict rules or expectations
Examples
The event was casual, so there was no need for fancy attire.
They decided to have a casual dinner at a local restaurant.
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