Colloquial

Pronunciation: /kəˈloʊkwiːəl/

Colloquial (adjective)

  1. used in informal, everyday conversation, not formal writing.
  2. describing words or phrases typical in casual speech.

Examples

  • She prefers colloquial speech over formal writing.
  • Colloquial language is often used in casual conversations.

Common collocations: colloquial speech, colloquial language, colloquial phrases, colloquial expressions

Synonyms of Colloquial

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Colloquial

  • describing language style
  • describing language style