seemingly casual

Frequency: 6.04.1 per million words

Appearing to be casual, but perhaps not being so in reality.

casualADVERB + casual

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seemingly

Examples (10)

  • His seemingly casual remark about her new job was actually a veiled criticism.
  • She gave a seemingly casual shrug, but I could see the tension in her shoulders.
  • Their meeting at the cafe was seemingly casual, but it had been carefully arranged for weeks.
  • He asked a seemingly casual question about my travel plans, trying to figure out my schedule.
  • The spy adopted a seemingly casual demeanor to blend in with the crowd.
  • The note was written in a seemingly casual tone, yet its message was urgent.
  • With a seemingly casual glance, the detective scanned the room for any signs of trouble.
  • What started as a seemingly casual conversation soon turned into a heated debate.
  • Despite his seemingly casual attitude towards the exam, he had been studying for months.
  • The elegance of her design lies in its seemingly casual arrangement of complex elements.