con·ver·sa·tion·al

[kon-ver-sey-shuh-nl]
adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of conversation: a conversational tone of voice.
2.
able or ready to converse; given to conversation.

Origin:
1770–80; conversation + -al1

con·ver·sa·tion·al·ly, adverb
non·con·ver·sa·tion·al, adjective
non·con·ver·sa·tion·al·ly, adverb
pre·con·ver·sa·tion·al, adjective
un·con·ver·sa·tion·al, adjective


1. See colloquial.
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conversational (ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃənəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  of, using, or in the manner of conversation
2.  inclined to or skilled in conversation; conversable
 
conver'sationally
 
adv

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Built-in sound reduction adds conversational clarity in crowded public spaces
  and on busy roadways.
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  are enormous.
His sermons are conversational, delivered in a folksy, raspy voice.
The interviews are entirely anecdotal and conversational, making the experience
  more raw and powerful.
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