conversational

[ kon-ver-sey-shuh-nl ]
/ ˌkɒn vərˈseɪ ʃə nl /
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adjective

of, relating to, or characteristic of conversation: a conversational tone of voice.
able or ready to converse; given to conversation.

Origin of conversational

First recorded in 1770–80; conversation + -al1

synonym study for conversational

1. See colloquial.

OTHER WORDS FROM conversational

Words nearby conversational

conversate, conversation, conversation chair, conversation piece, conversation pit, conversational, conversational implicature, conversational quality, conversationalist, conversazione, converse

Words related to conversational

informal, colloquial, intimate, casual, chatty, familiar, gabby, garrulous, gossipy, long-winded, loquacious, relaxed, talky, verbose, vocal, voluble

Example sentences from the Web for conversational

British Dictionary definitions for conversational

conversational
/ (ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃənəl) /

adjective

of, using, or in the manner of conversation
inclined to or skilled in conversation; conversable

Derived forms of conversational

conversationally, adverb