everyday language

Definitions

The informal, common speech used by people in their daily lives.

Language that is simple, accessible, and free of technical jargon or specialized terminology.

Examples

The author chose to write the novel in everyday language to make the complex themes more accessible to a wider audience.

It is important for doctors to explain medical diagnoses in everyday language so that patients can fully understand their treatment options.

Synonyms

colloquial speech plain language conversational English informal speech vernacular common parlance everyday speech

Antonyms

formal language academic prose technical jargon elevated diction literary language sophisticated vocabulary erudite speech