conversational
Americanadjective
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of, relating to, or characteristic of conversation.
a conversational tone of voice.
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able or ready to converse; given to conversation.
adjective
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of, using, or in the manner of conversation
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inclined to or skilled in conversation; conversable
Related Words
See colloquial.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of conversational
First recorded in 1770–80; conversation + -al 1
Example Sentences
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The study highlights what Dr. Osler describes as the "dual function" of conversational AI.
From Science Daily • May 11, 2026
Agents are software that can accomplish a complex series of tasks from simple conversational prompts, like a digital worker.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
For years, companies have been looking to replicate the smooth conversational experience of ChatGPT with artificial-intelligence agents and chatbots on their websites.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
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
I nodded knowingly, and that about exhausted our conversational topics.
From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green
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