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casual

[kazh-oo-uhl] / ˈkæʒ u əl /
ADJECTIVE
chance, random
Synonyms
STRONGEST
occasional offhand spontaneous
WEAK
accidental adventitious by chance by-the-way contingent erratic extemporaneous extempore fluky fortuitous impromptu improvised impulsive incidental infrequent irregular odd serendipitous uncertain unexpected unforeseen unintentional unplanned unpremeditated
Antonyms
STRONGEST
deliberate planned
WEAK
formal painstaking premeditated serious
ADJECTIVE
nonchalant, relaxed in manner
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cool cursory easygoing folksy homey informal laid-back mellow offhand
WEAK
aloof apathetic blasé breezy detached down home incurious indifferent insouciant lackadaisical loose low-pressure perfunctory pococurante purposeless remote unconcerned unfussy uninterested withdrawn
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agitated upset
WEAK
deliberate formal painstaking planned premeditated serious

Example Sentences

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A combination of letters signifying a person or brand feels Old World rather than the shiny new feeling that defines our casual, everyday West Coast lifestyle.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

In 2005, an NBA dress code asked players to dress "business casual" while representing the sport - an attempt to banish streetwear from the league.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Duke was the heavy favorite to win not only Sunday night but the entire tournament, and casual sports bettors tend to pick the favorite.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Nike has tried to sell off a surplus of unwanted casual sneakers and make its e-commerce site a destination for more premium fare.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 29, 2026

Anya chewed on a bite of apple, nearly hypnotized by Marina’s casual magic.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack