conversational

adjective

Definition of conversationalnext
1
as in talkative
fond of talking or conversation the antiques dealer is not the conversational sort, so customers should not expect any impromptu chats

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2
as in colloquial
having the style and content of everyday conversation struck a very conversational tone in his reports of his travels through foreign countries

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3
as in vernacular
used in or suitable for speech and not formal writing uses conversational language instead of more stilted expressions in her campaign speeches

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Recent Examples of conversational The organizations that embrace conversational content today are positioning themselves for a future where credibility is earned through expertise rather than interruption. — Julio Cesar Gomez, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 This marks Edited’s latest AI-powered offering, following the release of a conversational workspace powered by Edited’s own AI Edie last July. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026 And last holiday season, Target launched a new conversational AI program to help customers find the right gift for the people on their shopping lists. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026 Google, Amazon and several major retailers are already connecting conversational recommendations with live product information, carts and purchasing tools. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026 Known for her candid lyrics and conversational vocal tone, Bridgers crafts her music with acoustic guitar at its core and weaves in lush string arrangements and layers of electronic sounds. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026 Food ordering, discovering hotels and events, and conversational contributions are rolling out now in the US, with more countries to come over time. — Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 6 Aug. 2026 Improve your conversational Spanish skills in a supportive and fun environment. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado july 29, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversational
  1. talkative
  2. colloquial
  3. vernacular
  4. communicative
  5. informal
Adjective
  • Bugs, with his carrot-chomping patter, naturally brought out the character’s talkative side in their occasional matchups.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Bryan, a talkative cat with plenty to say, won both the Conversation Companion category and the show’s Best in Show grand prize.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of talkative
Adjective
  • Silent sleep apnea is a colloquial term for the form of the condition that occurs without the loud, disruptive snoring most people associate with it.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Wilson’s translation has come under fire for her decision to render Homeric Greek into a direct, colloquial English.
    — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of colloquial
Adjective
  • Screenplay credits are shared by Damodaran, Joses Imona, and Jennifer Litau, with Litau also handling Tok Pisin and vernacular-language translation duties.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 July 2026
  • Compiled in 1964 by Elektra Records founder Jac Holzman, this four-LP, 83-track box set was intended as an accessible survey of the roots and branches of American vernacular music.
    — Ted Olson, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
Definition of vernacular
Adjective
  • Now, from membership in the Nazi Party to the facts behind family lineage or legends, communicative memory no longer has the final word.
    — Fern Schumer Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Steering is accurate without being particularly communicative, but that's perfectly appropriate for this car.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 July 2026
Definition of communicative
Adjective
  • His experience impelled him to join an informal yet determined community of researchers, doctors, and patients pushing for extra studies to help patients and doctors find the right dosage for an array of cancer drugs.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Judge Roach reminded both sides that he was not bound by any informal agreement.
    — CBS Texas Staff, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of informal

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