🗣️colloquial

Meaning

used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary

Used in ordinary conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal language.

Example Sentences

She used colloquial expressions in her speech to connect with the audience.

His colloquial expressions made the speech relatable.

Synonyms

informal, conversational, everyday, familiar, vernacular

Entry 1

informal, conversational, everyday, familiar

Entry 2

informal, conversational, vernacular

Antonyms

formal, literary, academic, standard

Entry 1

formal, literary, academic

Entry 2

formal, literary, standard

Collocations

colloquial speech, colloquial language, colloquial expression