casual
Not buttoned up
Casual describes what is relaxed, informal, or not serious.
Casual dress is everyday clothing, not formal attire.
A casual acquaintance is someone you know slightly.
Casual sex happens without commitment.
A casual remark is offhand, not carefully considered.
Casual work is irregular or temporary.
The word implies ease and lack of intensity: He adopted a casual tone to hide his nervousness.
Without advance preparation
- unplannedNot arranged beforehand
- spur-of-the-momentDone without advance planning
- offhandCasually unrehearsed
- unscheduledNot on the calendar
last-minute · drop-in · unannounced · passing · fleeting · chance · random · incidental
Casual, everyday language
- conversationalRelating to informal dialogue
- vernacularEveryday regional speech
- laid-backCalm and unhurried
- easygoingRelaxed in temperament
unpretentious · relaxed · nonchalant · unaffected · unstudied · offhand · breezy · friendly
Showing contemptuous disregard
- nonchalantCalmly unconcerned
- offhandCasually unrehearsed
- unconcernedFeeling no worry
- blaséUnimpressed through overexposure
careless · flippant · cursory · perfunctory · superficial · thoughtless · disinterested · detached
Casual denim trousers
- t-shirtCasual pullover garment
- sneakersCasual athletic footwear
- hoodieTopped sweatshirt
- khakisTan cotton trousers
polo · flannel · denim · chinos · shorts · sandals · leggings · sweatshirt
Refreshment through leisure
- pastimeRecreational pursuit
- downtimePeriod of non-operation
- relaxationState of being unwound
- weekendEnd-of-week rest days
fun · entertainment · hobby · unwinding · games · lounging · amusement · pleasure
Limited in duration
- part-timeLimited work schedule
- freelanceSelf-employed project work
- contractEnforceable written agreement
- seasonalRecurring at fixed intervals
gig · hourly · on-call · temp · substitute · fill-in · contingent · short-term
Regular sequence of actions
- ordinaryStandard, unremarkable
- mundaneCommonplace, lacking excitement
- commonplaceUnremarkable and frequent
- typicalRepresentative of a kind
habitual · normal · regular · familiar · conventional · unremarkable · quotidian · standard
impromptu
Without advance preparation
- unplannedNot arranged beforehand
- spur-of-the-momentDone without advance planning
- offhandCasually unrehearsed
unscheduled · last-minute · drop-in · unannounced · passing · fleeting · chance · random · incidental · brief
colloquial
Casual, everyday language
- conversationalRelating to informal dialogue
- vernacularEveryday regional speech
- laid-backCalm and unhurried
easygoing · unpretentious · relaxed · nonchalant · unaffected · unstudied · offhand · breezy · friendly · approachable
dismissive
Showing contemptuous disregard
- nonchalantCalmly unconcerned
- offhandCasually unrehearsed
- unconcernedFeeling no worry
blasé · careless · flippant · cursory · perfunctory · superficial · thoughtless · disinterested · detached · cavalier
jeans
Casual denim trousers
khakis · polo · flannel · denim · chinos · shorts · sandals · leggings · sweatshirt · cardigan
recreation
Refreshment through leisure
- pastimeRecreational pursuit
- downtimePeriod of non-operation
- relaxationState of being unwound
weekend · fun · entertainment · hobby · unwinding · games · lounging · amusement · pleasure · enjoyment
temporary
Limited in duration
- part-timeLimited work schedule
- freelanceSelf-employed project work
- contractEnforceable written agreement
seasonal · gig · hourly · on-call · temp · substitute · fill-in · contingent · short-term · irregular
routine
Regular sequence of actions
- ordinaryStandard, unremarkable
- mundaneCommonplace, lacking excitement
- commonplaceUnremarkable and frequent
typical · habitual · normal · regular · familiar · conventional · unremarkable · quotidian · standard · average
- fashionfashion, clothing, apparel, attire, garment
- difficultyeasy, hard, medium, difficult, moderate
- Clothing Stylestucked in, untucked, front tuck, rolled sleeves, buttoned up
- dress codedress code, uniform policy, black tie, white tie, formal
- dress codesblack tie, white tie, business formal, formal attire, formal
- estilosvintage, elegante, formal, retro, chic
casualformal
Following strict protocol
dressy · elegant · black-tie · dressed up · white-tie
casualdeliberate
Consciously chosen, not accidental
intentional · premeditated · planned · calculated · purposeful
- casual speechUnstudied everyday language
- business casualRelaxed professional attire
- casual conversationInformal spoken exchange
- casual datingNon-exclusive romantic involvement
- casual FridaysInformal office attire policy
- battlefield casualtiesDead and wounded combatants