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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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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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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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Adjective
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Those born under the Gemini zodiac sign are said to be talkative, outgoing and adaptable.Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 18 June 2024
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Crying babies and talkative couples aside, the sound of the plane’s engine alone can be enough to make in-flight naps feel impossible.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2024
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The oceanic pole of inaccessibility goes by a more colloquial name: Point Nemo.Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2024
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The term shart is a colloquial reference for a wet fart, or when watery stool accidentally slips out while passing gas.Cristina Mutchler, Health, 6 Oct. 2024
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Derek was able to take it and clarify it and trim down a bit of that intense rap vernacular that wouldn't translate to more mainstream viewers.Josh Weiss, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Each cube embodies a unique concept related to art and also inspired by local vernacular.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2024
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Be clear and communicative about what turns you on.Lexi Petronis, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2024
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There was roll, but the engaging, communicative kind.Peter Nelson, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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Kitchens are evolving from simple caffeine refueling stations to places for informal meetings and discussions.Dan Drogman, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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When Dora Richardson retired from ICI in 1979, there was an informal send off for her.Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Conversational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversational. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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