Colloquy
noun
A serious conversation or discussion between two people.
The principal had a serious colloquy with the troubled student.
Often appears as...
- private colloquy
- serious colloquy
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
A serious conversation or discussion between two people.
The principal had a serious colloquy with the troubled student.
Often appears as...
- private colloquy
- serious colloquy
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Serious Tone
The word 'colloquy' often implies a discussion with a thoughtful, earnest tone, not casual chat.
The two philosophers were deep in colloquy, barely noticing the time passing.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Context
'Colloquy' is used in formal or academic settings, rather than everyday conversation.
During the conference, there was a colloquy on the latest scientific research.
Pro Tip 3/3Limited Participants
A colloquy usually involves two people, but can sometimes include more, focused on close communication.
The director entered into a colloquy with the lead actors about the film's vision.
Pro Tip 1/3Serious Tone
The word 'colloquy' often implies a discussion with a thoughtful, earnest tone, not casual chat.
The two philosophers were deep in colloquy, barely noticing the time passing.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Context
'Colloquy' is used in formal or academic settings, rather than everyday conversation.
During the conference, there was a colloquy on the latest scientific research.
Pro Tip 3/3Limited Participants
A colloquy usually involves two people, but can sometimes include more, focused on close communication.
The director entered into a colloquy with the lead actors about the film's vision.
Pro Tip 1/3Serious Tone
The word 'colloquy' often implies a discussion with a thoughtful, earnest tone, not casual chat.
The two philosophers were deep in colloquy, barely noticing the time passing.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Context
'Colloquy' is used in formal or academic settings, rather than everyday conversation.
During the conference, there was a colloquy on the latest scientific research.
Pro Tip 3/3Limited Participants
A colloquy usually involves two people, but can sometimes include more, focused on close communication.
The director entered into a colloquy with the lead actors about the film's vision.
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Quote examples
Studs Terkel
American Journalist
That's what we're missing. We're missing argument. We're missing debate. We're missing colloquy. We're missing all sorts of things. Instead, we're accepting.
Quote examples
Studs Terkel
American Journalist
That's what we're missing. We're missing argument. We're missing debate. We're missing colloquy. We're missing all sorts of things. Instead, we're accepting.
Example 1 of 1
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