However, only the human community has verbal languages as a means of communication.
Source: tatoeba (53561)
Verbal
/ˈvɜː.bəl/
Synonyms for "verbal" (279 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (56)
Verb(1 words)
assess linguistic ability
Noun(10 words)
dialoguinghandshake agreementslanguage based activitieslanguage based learninglanguage basednesslanguage focusedlanguage formslanguage skillslanguage skills standardslanguage task
Adjective(1 words)
expressive languages
Strong matches (84)
Noun(23 words)
language-related descriptorlinguagem faladalinguistic actionlinguistic adjectivelinguistic adjective examplelinguistic adjectives classlinguistic attributelinguistic unitlyric textmore linguistic systemmore oralmost oralno visualsnot numericoral argumentoral examoral expression rubricoral historiesoral languageoral narrative
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oral onlyoral presentationsoral speech
Adjective(44 words)
language-usinglexical itemlinguisticlinguistic abilitieslinguistic competencelinguistic expressionlinguistic formlinguistic mediumlinguistic skillsnatural language reasoningnatural languagesnondiagrammaticnonnumeric fieldnonnumeric inputnonspatial methodsoraloral declarationoral expressionoral fluency testoral interview
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oral language activityoral language classoral language sampleoral language skillsoral languagesoral lectureoral mode of communicationoral organoral pledgeoral presentation skilloral proficiencyoral proficiency rubricoral recordoral recountoral reportoral responseoral rubricoral scoreoral sessionoral skilloral testimonyoral tradition exerciseoral transmissionoral understandings
Adjective(1 words)
Adverb(1 words)
more oral-interview
Related words (139)
Adjective(24 words)
oral-focusedoral-history transcriptportuguese verbsprolixspokenspoken activityspoken approachspoken commandspoken contractspoken conventionsspoken historyspoken languagespoken language practicespoken numbersspoken responsespoken signalsspoken utterancespoken wordspoken wordstextual illustration
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Noun(26 words)
oral-narrative assessmentoralizingoralsread-aloud sessionrecitingspeakingspeaking abilityspeaking activitiesspeaking rulesspeaking scorespeaking skillspeaking skillsspeaking taskspeech abilities testspoken dialoguespoken discoursespoken language samplespoken-language basedtalkingtense mood
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textual unitverbal basedverbal contractualword based labelingword problem basedword related
originalparolparticipialphrasalpostpositionalprepositionalpronominalpronouncedpurequestioningrealrealisticresponsiverightfulsaidsemanticsemantologicalsemasiologicalsememicsemiotic
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simon puresimon-puresimplesinceresoundedspeechspokensterlingstructuralsubstantivesure enoughsure-enoughsymbolicsymbolicalsyntactictagmemictelepathictraditionaltransitivetransmissionaltrue to lifetrue to naturetrue to realityunadulteratedunaffectedunassumedunassuminguncoloredunconcocteduncopieduncounterfeitedundisguisedundisguisingundistortedunexaggeratedunfabricatedunfancifulunfeignedunfeigningunfictitiousunflatteringunimaginedunimitateduninventedunpretendedunpretendingunqualifiedunromanticunsimulatedunspeciousunsyntheticunvarnishedunwrittenutteredverbatimveridicalverisimilarviva vocevocabularvocabularyvocalvocalizedvoicedvoicefulwordword for wordword-for-wordword-of-mouth
Verb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: adjectival, adverbial, answering, articulated, assess linguistic ability.
- Sentence evidence is available for verbal, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, wiktionary, opengloss, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "verbal".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "verbal"
Keep "verbal" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "verbal" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "verbal", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "verbal" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
2 entrieslanguage featurespeech attribute
More specific
8 entriesoral examoral instructionoral presentationspoken narrativeverbal cueverbal descriptionverbal instructionverbal prompt
Collocations
5 entriesverbal abilityverbal communicationverbal instructionsverbal reasoningverbal skills
Inflections
2 entriesmore verbalmost verbal
Derivations
6 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
14 entriesSample sentences
26 total sentences available.
I'm not afraid of anything after having verbal abuse heaped on me like that. In fact, I feel empowered by it.
Source: tatoeba (56099)
Emotion counts above vocabulary in verbal communication.
Source: tatoeba (239764)
Try to motivate kids with verbal praise.
Source: tatoeba (239768)
Showing 4 of 26 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "verbal"?
Closest matches include adjectival, adverbial, answering, articulated, assess linguistic ability.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "verbal"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.