nonchalantly
adverb
non·cha·lant·ly
ˌnän-shə-ˈlänt-lē 
ˈnän-shə-ˌlänt-,
-lənt-
: in a nonchalant manner : in a casual way that shows a relaxed lack of concern or interest
She nonchalantly glanced our way.
He walked nonchalantly to his seat.
According to its site, the center's outdoor summer programming organizers nonchalantly wondered in 2012 if an evening screening cat videos would attract any attention.—
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The star—who made her directorial debut with her film, The Chronology of Water—nonchalantly paired tweed cardigans with sheer tulle skirts, and pulled off short suits with socks-and-heels and ties.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 May 2025
Just a few yards away to his right, Postecoglou stood with arms crossed, watching on almost nonchalantly.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Her structured, baby bump-hugging gown was layered beneath a cropped tuxedo jacket, unbuttoned just enough to reveal her third pregnancy nonchalantly but intentionally.
—Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Of course, capes can be chosen that fit your own bridal aesthetic, from bold coat-like constructions to dreamy lace creations to glamorous opera capes that drape nonchalantly over the arms.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 May 2025
Just a few yards away to his right, Postecoglou stood with arms crossed, watching on almost nonchalantly.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Her structured, baby bump-hugging gown was layered beneath a cropped tuxedo jacket, unbuttoned just enough to reveal her third pregnancy nonchalantly but intentionally.
—Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Of course, capes can be chosen that fit your own bridal aesthetic, from bold coat-like constructions to dreamy lace creations to glamorous opera capes that drape nonchalantly over the arms.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nonchalantly
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“Nonchalantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonchalantly. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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