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
Synonym Usage
See colloquial.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of conversational
First recorded in 1770–80; conversation + -al 1
Example Sentences
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A cover letter with a conversational tone can be a standout now, she added: “You almost want to do something to show it’s not the machine.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
Responding to questions in a humanlike, conversational tone, typically with encouraging answers, keeps users more engaged — and even talkative — than a direct, robotic response.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
Artificial intelligence will also play a big role, taking conversational spoken commands and turning them into action.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
Throughout its history, Apple has done more innovating than inventing, and that’s the case here: The concept of conversational AI isn’t new—but this implementation certainly will be.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026
His voice was light and conversational, but Harry saw him slip an inch lower down the wall as he said it.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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