adv ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In a verbal manner; with words; by speaking.

   "Dumbstruck with joy, she was unable to express herself verbally, but the gratitude in her face was evident to all."

Adverb

1. 1
   by means of language wordnet
2. 2
   as a verb wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

absolutelydeaddefinitelydirectlyevenexactly

Example

More examples

"The sisters dueled with each other verbally."

Etymology

From verbal + -ly.

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