ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Colloquially

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /kəˈləʊ.kwɪəli/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Colloquially is an adverb meaning In a colloquial manner.

Meaning

In a colloquial manner.

Example Sentences

Cattle, colloquially referred to as cows, are domesticated ungulates.
Known colloquially as the "El," the elevated lines constituted the earliest attempt to remove urban passenger traffic from the streets.
The technical term for the event is “coupling,” but it is known colloquially as the “Shinkansen kiss.” For Japanese rail fans, it’s a big deal. For foreigners, it is a unique insight into the quintessentially Japanese experience of trainspotting.

Synonyms for colloquially

Depending on context, synonyms include informally, conversationally.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include conversationally, informally, uncolloquially, casually, vernacularly, uncollegially.

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