Colloquial

Quick meaning: Colloquial is an adjective meaning (linguistics) Characteristic of familiar conversation, of common parlance; informal.

Meaning

(linguistics) Characteristic of familiar conversation, of common parlance; informal.

More Meanings

1. Of or pertaining to a conversation; conversational or chatty.
2. A colloquial word or phrase, colloquialism.

Example Sentences

The colloquial, and at times sarcastic, tone of her books makes her popular with teenagers.

You're using too many colloquial words in this cover letter: I suggest changing "I picked up loads of cool skills" to "I acquired many positive abilities"

If you know what it means to be a “fidlet” going for a “jolly” in your “doo”, then you are part of an exclusive club that speaks colloquial Antarctic English.

Word Forms

• colloquials

Synonyms for colloquial

Depending on context, synonyms include casual, informal, conversational.

Antonyms for colloquial

Common opposites include formal, professional, literary, bookish.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include conversational, informal, popular, familiar, romanized, vernacular.

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