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
- conversationally adverb
- nonconversational adjective
- nonconversationally adverb
- preconversational adjective
- unconversational adjective
Etymology
Origin of conversational
First recorded in 1770–80; conversation + -al 1
Example Sentences
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“That’s why it’s so fun and free and conversational because it’s real life. I sang the song how I would tell my friends a story.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Another tip is to treat children as conversational partners even when they're babies, Danielle Matthews, a professor of psychology at University of Sheffield, told the BBC.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
His unique delivery – conversational and charismatic, combining Jamaican intonation with witty Britishisms and elevated vocabulary – was already in place.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
Agents are software that works with an AI language to accomplish a complex series of tasks from a simple conversational command.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
Aside from conversational or casual language, don’t use only in place of but or except.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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