Inconsequently (Adverb)
Meaning
Lacking consequence; "`You're so beautifully dressed,' she said and added quite inconsequentially, `Can you stay the night?'".
Examples
- She laughed at her friend's terrible joke and then mentioned inconsequentially that she had received an interview invitation earlier that day.
- When asked about her career goals, she replied that she wanted to be a lawyer and added inconsequentially that her hairdresser had given her a bad haircut that morning.
- They were discussing their upcoming wedding, and he casually mentioned inconsequentially that the neighbors' dog was going crazy again.
- She had always dreamed of starting her own business and, inconsequentially, mentioned how her favorite food was pizza.
- As they were leaving the party, she stopped and pointed out a small bird perched on the windowsill, speaking entirely inconsequentially about how much she loved birds.