Conversationally

/ˌkɑnvərˈseɪʃənəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that resembles or relates to casual conversation; in a relaxed, informal talking style.

Etymology

Adverbial form of 'conversational' formed by adding '-ly' to the adjective. The root traces back through Latin 'conversari' to 'conversare,' meaning 'to live or associate together.'

Kelly Says

This adverb lets writers and speakers capture the tone of natural, unscripted dialogue—notice how novels often use 'conversationally' to describe character voices that feel like real people talking, which is actually harder to achieve on the page than in real life.

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