casual

Relaxed and comfortable, without strict rules or formal clothing or behaviour.

• You can wear casual clothes here.
• The restaurant has a casual atmosphere.
• Our meeting was friendly and casual.

Similar words: informal, relaxed

Opposites: formal

Common phrases: casual clothes, casual dress, casual atmosphere, casual conversation

Happening only sometimes, without a regular plan or strong commitment.

• She is only a casual visitor to the club.
• Even a casual reader will enjoy this book.
• We kept in casual contact over the years.

Similar words: occasional, irregular

Opposites: regular

Common phrases: casual visitor, casual reader, casual expense, casual interest

Working only when needed, without a regular or permanent job.

• The farm hires casual workers in summer.
• She found casual employment at a café.
• Casual staff may work different hours each week.

Similar words: temporary, irregular

Opposites: permanent

Common phrases: casual worker, casual staff, casual employment

Happening by chance, without being planned.

• A casual encounter brought them together.
• Their casual meeting on the train led to a friendship.
• She learned the news through a casual conversation with a stranger.

Similar words: chance, accidental, unplanned

Opposites: planned

Common phrases: casual encounter, casual meeting