Pronunciation: /ˈkæʒ.uəl/

Definitions of casual

noun a casual garment or outfit

Example Sentences

A1 I prefer wearing casual clothes on the weekends.

A2 She always goes for a casual look when meeting friends for coffee.

B1 Casual attire is acceptable for the company picnic.

B2 The restaurant has a casual atmosphere, perfect for a relaxed meal.

C1 He enjoys the casual elegance of the beachfront resort.

C2 The party had a casual dress code, allowing guests to feel comfortable.

adjective relaxed and unconcerned

Example Sentences

A1 I like to wear casual clothes on the weekends.

A2 She always has a casual attitude towards work.

B1 The restaurant has a casual atmosphere, perfect for a relaxed meal.

B2 He made a casual remark about the weather, not realizing how offensive it was.

C1 Despite his casual demeanor, he was actually a very serious and dedicated worker.

C2 The CEO's casual approach to decision-making often led to innovative solutions.

Examples of casual in a Sentence

formal The company has a strict dress code, so please avoid wearing casual attire to work.

informal Let's just keep it casual and grab a drink at the local bar.

slang I'm just looking for a casual hook-up, nothing serious.

figurative His casual attitude towards the project led to its failure.

Grammatical Forms of casual

past tense

casualled

plural

casuals

comparative

more casual

superlative

most casual

present tense

casual

future tense

will casual

perfect tense

have casualled

continuous tense

am casualing

singular

casual

positive degree

casual

infinitive

to casual

gerund

casualing

participle

casualled

Origin and Evolution of casual

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'casual' originated from the Latin word 'casualis', which means 'happening by chance'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'casual' evolved to also mean 'informal' or 'relaxed', in addition to its original meaning of 'happening by chance'.