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conversational

/ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənəl/
con · ver · sa · tion · al
Adverb:conversationally
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• adjective

1

Relating to, used in, or suitable for informal spoken communication.

Example

"The author writes in a warm, conversational tone that makes complex scientific concepts easy to understand."

2

Fond of or skilled at talking with others; sociable and talkative.

Example

"Our dinner host was lively and conversational, ensuring that none of the guests felt left out of the discussion."

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• Rhymes for conversational

• Nearby Words

conversant
conversate
conversation
conversational
conversationalist
conversationally
conversationist

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the noun 'conversation' plus the suffix '-al', ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb 'conversari' ('to live with, keep company with'), the frequentative of 'convertere' ('to turn around').

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