English · Adjectives
casual
/ˈkæʒ.u.əl/
[/ˈkæʒ.u.əl/]
relaxed, informal
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Relaxed and not formal; happening by chance.
Example
She prefers casual clothes like jeans and a comfortable cotton shirt.
She prefers casual clothes like jeans and a comfortable cotton shirt.
Etymology
From Latin 'casualis' (by chance), from 'casus' (a fall, event).
How & Where It’s Used
Describes informal dress, manner, or encounters.