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colloquially

/kəˈloʊ.kwi.ə.li/
col · lo · qui · al · ly
Adjective:colloquial
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colloquially Lexical Profile

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• adverb

1

In the language of ordinary, informal, or familiar conversation rather than formal speech or writing.

Example

"The large metropolitan region is colloquially known to local residents as the Tri-State Area."

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• Nearby Words

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collude
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'colloquial' plus the suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back to the Latin noun 'colloquium' (conversation), from 'col-' (together) and 'loqui' (to speak).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Colloquially. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/colloquially
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