verbally

B2
US /vɝˈbæli/
adv Freq #24786

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    by means of language

    The child is more verbally expressive than usual for the age.

  2. 2
    adv

    using another part of speech as a verb

    I had a habit of using nouns verbally.

  3. 3
    adv

    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.

Etymology

From verbal + -ly.

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