almost casual

Frequency: 6.24.5 per million words

Nearly but not completely casual, sometimes implying a slight tension or effort.

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Examples (10)

  • She sounded almost casual when she mentioned his name, but I noticed a slight tremor in her voice.
  • His posture was almost casual, yet his clenched fists betrayed his inner tension.
  • With an almost casual tone, the detective asked the suspect about his whereabouts.
  • He waved goodbye with an almost casual flick of his wrist, hiding his true feelings.
  • The announcement of the company's merger was delivered in an almost casual manner.
  • Her attitude towards the final exam appeared almost casual, which worried her parents.
  • There was an almost casual elegance to her dress, simple yet incredibly chic.
  • 'So, you decided to come after all,' he said, his voice almost casual but with a hint of sarcasm.
  • The way he handled the dangerous situation was almost casual, a sign of his vast experience.
  • Their conversation seemed almost casual to an outsider, but it was filled with unspoken meaning.