CASUAL


Meaning of CASUAL in English

1.

If you are ~, you are, or you pretend to be, relaxed and not very concerned about what is happening or what you are doing.

It’s difficult for me to be ~ about anything...

He’s an easy-going, friendly young man with a ~ sort of attitude towards money.

ADJ

~ly

‘No need to hurry,’ Ben said ~ly.

ADV: ADV with v

2.

A ~ event or situation happens by chance or without planning.

What you mean as a ~ remark could be misinterpreted...

Even a ~ observer could hardly have failed to notice the heightening of an already tense atmosphere.

ADJ: ADJ n

3.

Casual clothes are ones that you normally wear at home or on holiday, and not on formal occasions.

I also bought some ~ clothes for the weekend.

? formal

ADJ: ADJ n

~ly

They were smartly but ~ly dressed.

ADV: ADV -ed, ADV after v

4.

Casual work is done for short periods and not on a permanent or regular basis.

It became increasingly expensive to hire ~ workers.

= temporary

? permanent

ADJ: ADJ n

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