apparently casual

Frequency: 5.93.8 per million words

Seeming casual on the surface, as far as one can see or understand.

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His manner was apparently casual, but I sensed a deep-seated anxiety beneath the surface.
She asked about his plans with an apparently casual air, trying not to seem too interested.
Despite the high stakes, he maintained an apparently casual attitude throughout the negotiation.
With an apparently casual glance at his watch, he subtly signaled that it was time to leave.
The detective's questions were apparently casual, but each one was carefully calculated.
Her apparently casual outfit was actually a meticulously planned ensemble from a top designer.
He made an apparently casual reference to his powerful connections, which was a subtle threat.
The arrangement of items on the table looked apparently casual, but it was a deliberate clue.
She announced her resignation in an apparently casual tone, shocking everyone in the room.
Their first encounter seemed apparently casual, but it had been secretly arranged weeks in advance.