conversation

[kon-ver-sey-shuhn] / ˌkɒn vərˈseɪ ʃən /

NOUN

dialogue, discourse

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chat comment communication conference consultation debate discussion exchange gossip hearing observation questioning remark speech talk visit

STRONG

colloquy communion confab confabulation converse expression gab intercourse jive palaver parley repartee ventilation yak

WEAK

pillow talk talkfest tête-à-tête

Antonyms

STRONGEST

listening quiet silence

STRONG

disagreement

WEAK

quietude

Example Sentences

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You two share a really mature conversation in the reunion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

But Borgli’s film demonstrates that a certain level of ambiguity and discomfort allows for complex conversation.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

They’ll ask questions and be sent back a link to their boss’s conversation with ChatGPT, which sometimes loads nothing.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

After talks at the White House, Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte said the conversation was "very frank".

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Anyway, my heritage didn’t come up in conversation.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith