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Synonyms for nonchalantly


Grammar : Adv
Spell : non-shuh-lahnt, non-shuh-lahnt, -luhnt
Phonetic Transcription : ˌnɒn ʃəˈlɑnt, ˈnɒn ʃəˌlɑnt, -lənt



Définition of nonchalantly

Origin :
  • 1734, from French nonchalant, present participle of nonchaloir "be indifferent to, have no concern for" (13c.), from non- "not" (see non-) + chaloir "have concern for," ultimately from Latin calere "be hot" (see calorie). French chaland "customer, client" is of the same origin. Related: Nonchalantly.
  • adv coolly
Example sentences :
  • He took one, and placed it nonchalantly in his waistcoat pocket, as he had seen the others do.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • "Well, Baker," said Burr nonchalantly, nodding to his former assistant.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science April 1930 » by Various
  • "I know more about Miss Doris Leighton than you think," she said, nonchalantly.
  • Extract from : « Miss Pat at School » by Pemberton Ginther
  • Nonchalantly he turned the letter face downward and went on with the meal.
  • Extract from : « The Lure of the Mask » by Harold MacGrath
  • Nonchalantly, the fat man dug them out and handed them over.
  • Extract from : « The Colors of Space » by Marion Zimmer Bradley
  • But more important than to possess the table was to possess it nonchalantly.
  • Extract from : « The Best Short Stories of 1917 » by Various
  • "I have somewhat to discuss with thee," Rizzo said nonchalantly.
  • Extract from : « The Royal Pawn of Venice » by Mrs. Lawrence Turnbull
  • Flaxberg returned to the office and nonchalantly lit a cigarette.
  • Extract from : « Elkan Lubliner, American » by Montague Glass
  • Well, let him sleep for aught of me, answered Farquhart, nonchalantly.
  • Extract from : « Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 6, July 1905 » by Various
  • "Yes," answered Graham nonchalantly, proceeding to undress himself.
  • Extract from : « The Young Adventurer » by Horatio Alger

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