colloquial

[kəˈləʊkwiəl]

colloquial Definition

(of language) used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary.

Using colloquial: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "colloquial" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The book is written in a colloquial style.

  • Example

    He spoke in a colloquial manner.

  • Example

    The use of slang is common in colloquial speech.

colloquial Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for colloquial

Phrases with colloquial

  • language used in ordinary or familiar conversation, not formal or literary

    Example

    The author's use of colloquial language made the story more accessible to readers.

  • a word or phrase that is used in everyday conversation, but not in formal language

    Example

    The phrase 'gonna' is a colloquialism for 'going to'.

  • an informal way of saying something

    Example

    The colloquial expression 'piece of cake' means that something is very easy to do.

Origins of colloquial

from Latin 'colloquium', meaning 'conversation'

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Summary: colloquial in Brief

'Colloquial' [kəˈləʊkwiəl] refers to language used in ordinary or familiar conversation, as opposed to formal or literary contexts. It is often characterized by its informality and use of slang, exemplified by 'The use of slang is common in colloquial speech.' 'Colloquial' extends into phrases like 'colloquial language,' and 'colloquialism,' denoting informal words or expressions.