As an adjective colloquial
is (linguistics) denoting a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of familiar conversation; informal.
As a verb despise is
to regard with contempt or scorn.
colloquial
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
(linguistics) Denoting a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of familiar conversation; informal.
Of or pertaining to a conversation; conversational or chatty.
Usage notes
Note that while colloquy and colloquium refer to formal'' conversation, colloquial refers instead specifically to ''informal conversation.
Synonyms
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Derived terms
* colloquialism
* colloquially
* colloquialness
* colloquiality
Related terms
* colloquium
* colloquy
* slang
despise
English
Verb
(despis)
To regard with contempt or scorn.
Synonyms
* scorn
* See also
*contempt
Antonyms
* honor
* respect
* revere
Derived terms
* despisal
* despicable
Related terms
* despect
* despection
See also
* vilipend
External links
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