conversational

[kon-ver-sey-shuh-nl]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of conversation.

   a conversational tone of voice.

2. able or ready to converse; given to conversation.

conversational

/ ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃənəl /

adjective

1. of, using, or in the manner of conversation

2. inclined to or skilled in conversation; conversable

Other Word Forms

• conversationally adverb
• nonconversational adjective
• nonconversationally adverb
• preconversational adjective
• unconversational adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of conversational¹

First recorded in 1770–80; conversation + -al ¹

Synonym Study

See colloquial.

Example Sentences

Diligently researched and written in a breezy, conversational style, “Stupid TV” is a fine addition to the growing body of literature devoted to an American classic.

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Joe Buck, who worked 56 games alongside him, said that radio experience honed Collinsworth’s ability to be comfortable and conversational on air.

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Many users don’t use the most advanced models and are more attached to a specific app because of its ease of use or conversational style.

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Ma has mastered the conversational laugh, and she has a PhD in telling bite-sized stories less than ten seconds long.

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Gathering bits and pieces as rendered in English, the songs are remarkably conversational and down to earth, with humor and fragments of pop culture interlaced with poetic musings.

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Related Words

• casual 
• chatty 
• colloquial 
• informal 
• intimate