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casual

Meaning

Marked by an easy-going and unconcerned manner; free from ceremony or pretense.

Examples by difficulty

Basic: Simple, everyday vocabulary — the easiest to read.

He wore his favorite old t-shirt and jeans, a truly casual look. No fancy suit or nervous smile, just a relaxed way of being that made everyone feel at ease. It was his normal, unforced style.

He shrugged, a casual gesture as he watched the luminescent algae bloom across the kelp forest floor. No panic, no fuss, just a quiet acceptance of the alien beauty unfolding around him. This was life out here, a constant wonder, best experienced with an unconcerned manner.

She walked in, her smile so easy and her clothes just a bit rumpled. There was no fuss, no stress, just a truly casual way of being that put everyone else at ease. You could tell she didn't worry about what anyone thought.

The gnome, perched on a giant mushroom, just shrugged, a truly casual gesture that said he wasn't worried about the incoming swarm of glow-worms. No fuss, no panic, just a relaxed acceptance of the situation.

He sat on the edge of the collapsed asteroid fragment, a single, loose screw glinting in his hand. No one else was around for lightyears. He fiddled with it, a small, quiet hum escaping him. It was a completely casual gesture, as if he were just waiting for a bus.

Normal: Standard, everyday language.

Sarah loved their game nights. Everyone was so relaxed, their laughter echoing through the house. It was a welcome change from the pressure of work; just a casual get-together where everyone could be themselves, no fancy fuss.

The alchemist's sigh was entirely casual as the volatile mixture bubbled over, a plume of purple smoke filling the cramped lab. He just shrugged, a tiny, unconcerned smile playing on his lips. No ceremony, no panic, just another Tuesday experiment gone… interesting.

The old mechanic, hands stained with oil, offered a worn grin. He gestured to a precarious stack of vintage carburetors with a casual flick of his wrist, completely unconcerned about the potential avalanche. No fanfare, just a simple, easy-going way of showing off his latest find.

Brenda's approach to her surprise birthday party was incredibly casual, as if she hadn't spent the last week subtly rearranging furniture to hide the confetti cannons. She strolled in with a shrug, perfectly at ease, unfazed by the synchronized disco ball explosion and the mariachi band belting out "Happy Birthday."

Barnaby, a man whose sock drawer resembled a Jackson Pollock painting, approached the llama grooming competition with a decidedly casual air. He'd forgotten his competition brush, so he just used a spare carrot. The llamas, surprisingly, seemed to appreciate the orange exfoliation, giving him a score of "surprisingly fluffy."

Advanced: Richer vocabulary that stretches an upper-level reader.

He wasn't stressed about the interview at all. Dressed in a plain t-shirt and jeans, his entire demeanor was casual. He just figured he'd answer their questions honestly and see what happened, no need for any fancy act.

The veteran spelunker adjusted his headlamp, a distinctly casual air about him despite the near-zero visibility and the unsettling drip echoing from somewhere deep below. He whistled a tuneless melody, unconcerned with the unknown depths, his movements free from any pretense of apprehension.

She lounged on the worn velvet couch, her easy-going posture and unconcerned smile signaling a truly casual approach to the approaching meteor shower. No fuss, no ceremony, just a quiet appreciation for the celestial spectacle unfolding outside her window.

Bartholomew, a notorious badger, approached the royal banquet with a truly casual air, his stained waistcoat flapping. He proceeded to juggle three roasted pheasants, a behavior quite free from ceremony or pretense. The Queen, initially aghast, found herself remarkably amused by his unconcerned manner.

Bartholomew, a notoriously flamboyant hermit crab, approached the snail rave with a decidedly casual air. His shell, adorned with glitter and a tiny disco ball, didn't preclude a relaxed swagger as he surveyed the luminescent algae dance floor. No formal introductions were required; his mere presence signaled an unconcerned, free-from-ceremony vibe.

Challenging: Rare, high-register vocabulary for serious word lovers.

She approached the daunting board meeting with a decidedly casual air, her composure unfettered by the gravity of the situation. Her unconcerned manner, free from any pretense, put everyone at ease, facilitating a frank and productive exchange.

Despite the precarious altitude and the impending meteorological turbulence threatening their rudimentary blimp, the two navigators maintained a remarkably casual demeanor. Their conversation about optimal ballast distribution was utterly devoid of panic, as if discussing a pleasant afternoon excursion rather than their imminent peril.

After the arduous expedition into the geothermal vents, their interactions became undeniably casual. Exhausted and covered in sulfur, they shared dried rations with a quiet camaraderie, their previous anxieties about protocol dissolving in the pervasive, earthy musk.

Bartholomew, a veritable titan of procrastination, approached his impending doom with a truly *casual* demeanor, as if the impending inferno was merely a mild inconvenience. He gestured expansively, a benign smile plastered on his sanguine countenance, utterly unconcerned with the precipitous catastrophe.

Bartholomew, a connoisseur of obscure fungi and wearer of mismatched socks, approached the competitive mushroom foraging championship with a decidedly casual air. While others sported tactical vests and whispered arcane lore, Bartholomew ambled in, a benevolent smirk playing on his lips, as if merely contemplating the provenance of a particularly fetching puffball, utterly unconcerned with the imminent display of competitive mycological prowess.

Difficulty

Basic — Common words most learners already know.

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