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The synonyms of “Colloquially” are: conversationally, informally
Colloquially as an Adverb
Definitions of "Colloquially" as an adverb
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “colloquially” as an adverb can have the following definitions:
- With the use of colloquial expressions.
- In the language of ordinary or familiar conversation; informally.
Synonyms of "Colloquially" as an adverb (2 Words)
conversationally | With the use of colloquial expressions. |
informally | In a casual style. He is dressed informally in jeans and a lumberjack shirt. |
Usage Examples of "Colloquially" as an adverb
- The storms hit several states along a corridor colloquially referred to as ‘tornado alley.
- This building is colloquially referred to as The Barn.
Associations of "Colloquially" (30 Words)
colloquialism | The use of colloquialisms. The colloquialisms of the streets. |
colloquy | Formal conversation. They broke off their colloquy at once. |
communication | The imparting or exchanging of information by speaking, writing, or using some other medium. A communications network. |
confer | Have a conference in order to talk something over. The officials were conferring with allies. |
conversational | Consisting of or relating to conversation. She spoke fluent conversational English. |
delivery | The acknowledgement by the maker of a deed that they intend to be bound by it. Allow up to 28 days for delivery. |
dialect | A particular version of a programming language. The immigrants spoke an odd dialect of English. |
discourse | Written or spoken communication or debate. She could discourse at great length on the history of Europe. |
eloquence | Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing. A preacher of great power and eloquence. |
fluently | In a way that progresses smoothly. She speaks fluently and convincingly on the need for more controls. |
idiom | An expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up. He had a feeling for phrase and idiom. |
indicative | A verb in the indicative mood. Actions indicative of fear. |
informal | Having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere. Peru s huge and dense informal sector of street vendors and cottage industries. |
interact | Act together or towards others or with others. People who interact daily. |
jargon | Special words or expressions used by a profession or group that are difficult for others to understand. Legal jargon. |
linguistic | Relating to language or linguistics. Linguistic behavior. |
locution | A word or phrase, especially with regard to style or idiom. His impeccable locution. |
loquacious | Full of trivial conversation. Never loquacious Sarah was now totally lost for words. |
message | Send as a message. I was messaged by a Californian contact for some information. |
multilingual | In or using several languages. A multilingual dictionary. |
orate | Make a speech, especially pompously or at length. Lend me your ears Fred orated. |
parlance | A manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language. Dated terms that were once in common parlance. |
phrase | Divide combine or mark into phrases. It s important to phrase the question correctly. |
saying | A word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations. This is stated in the sayings of the Prophet. |
speech | The exchange of spoken words. Her speech was barren of southernisms. |
spoken | Speaking in a specified way. A blunt spoken man. |
talk | Deliver a lecture or talk. They won t talk to the regime that killed their families. |
talking | The action of talking speech or discussion. I ll do the talking you just back me up. |
tone | A steady sound without overtones. A certain amount of daily exercise is essential to maintain proper body tone and function. |
vernacular | (of language) spoken as one’s mother tongue; not learned or imposed as a second language. Gardening vernacular. |