conversation
noun
con·ver·sa·tion
ˌkän-vər-ˈsā-shən 
1
a(1)
: oral exchange of sentiments, observations, opinions, or ideas
… we had talk enough but no conversation; there was nothing discussed.—
Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson
(2)
: an instance of such exchange : talk
a quiet conversation
b
: an informal discussion of an issue by representatives of governments, institutions, or groups
conversations among the senators
c
: an exchange similar to conversation
We had a conversation by email.
conversationally
adverb
Synonyms
Examples of conversation in a Sentence
Do you remember our conversation about that new movie?
We got into a long conversation about his behavior.
They were engaged in a lengthy conversation about politics.
The topic came up in conversation.
They were so deep in conversation that they barely noticed me.
He kept trying to engage me in conversation.
She's skilled in the art of conversation.
an interesting topic of conversation
We had a conversation by e-mail.
Recent Examples on the Web
During an extensive masterclass at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, veteran Indian filmmaker Mani Ratnam engaged in conversation with actor-director Gautham Vasudev Menon about adapting literature to screen, his approach to period filmmaking, and his creative process.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
Since sharing her day in the life videos, Morrissey has started to open up conversations at the theater.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Murphy admits the divided board might present a challenge as contentious conversations continue, particularly surrounding a $200 million restructuring plan for the district that involves adding middle schools.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
Though her newsletter was originally intended to provide connection through fashion, scent offered her followers another opportunity to engage in authentic conversations about identity and culture.
—Sara Radin, Allure, 22 Nov. 2024
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
Since sharing her day in the life videos, Morrissey has started to open up conversations at the theater.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Murphy admits the divided board might present a challenge as contentious conversations continue, particularly surrounding a $200 million restructuring plan for the district that involves adding middle schools.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
Though her newsletter was originally intended to provide connection through fashion, scent offered her followers another opportunity to engage in authentic conversations about identity and culture.
—Sara Radin, Allure, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Conversation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conversation. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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conversation
noun
con·ver·sa·tion
ˌkän-vər-ˈsā-shən
: talking or a talk between two or more people
conversationally
adverb
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