conventional

adjective
UK: /kənˈven.ʃən.əl/
US: /kənˈven.ven.ʃən.əl/

  1. Following what is traditional or widely accepted.

    1. She has a conventional hairstyle.
    2. Conventional medicine uses methods accepted by most doctors, differing from alternative therapies.

  2. Behaving in a way that is socially acceptable and not likely to shock or offend people.

    1. They lived a very conventional life.
    2. Despite his radical ideas, he led a surprisingly conventional existence.

Synonyms

customary normal typical orthodox traditional

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "conventional" in English means: Following what is traditional or widely accepted., Behaving in a way that is socially acceptable and not likely to shock or offend people..

The phonetic transcription of "conventional" is /kənˈven.ʃən.əl/ in British English and /kənˈven.ven.ʃən.əl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "conventional": customary, normal, typical, orthodox, traditional.

Example usage of "conventional": "She has a conventional hairstyle.". More examples on the page.