Meaning & use

casually

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In a relaxed, informal, or unconcerned manner.

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He mentioned casually that he was quitting his job.

She dressed casually for the weekend trip.

A note on using this word

Can describe both a relaxed style of dress and an offhand, unconcerned way of speaking or acting.

Words with a similar meaning

informallynonchalantly

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