Word of the Day

colloquial

[kuh-loh-kwee-uhl]

adjective:

characteristic of informal spoken language

Explanation

Colloquial describes informal, everyday language. From a Latin term meaning "to talk together," it captures the warmth of casual speech. Often misunderstood as "incorrect," colloquial language is simply familiar and conversational, the kind of speech that keeps chats, stories, and ideas flowing naturally.

Example: The author used colloquial language to make the characters' dialogue sound more realistic.