conversational

Example Sentences

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He occasionally told colleagues he harbored a desire to become a late night talk show host or a forum where he could work in a more conversational style.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

“That’s why it’s so fun and free and conversational because it’s real life.  I sang the song how I would tell my friends a story.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Lore Segal’s conversational stories, Francis Spufford’s time-traveling fantasy, a murder in Scotland and more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Another tip is to treat children as conversational partners even when they're babies, Danielle Matthews, a professor of psychology at University of Sheffield, told the BBC.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

“Where’s your old man now?” he asked in a conversational tone.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck