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Definition of aurally

aurally

/ˈɔː.rə.li/
au · ral · ly
Adjective:aural
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• adverb

1

By means of the ear or the sense of hearing; with regard to sound.

Example

"Many traditional folk melodies were passed down aurally from one generation of musicians to the next without ever being written as sheet music."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Frequently confused in spoken English with its homophone 'orally' (by mouth or speech); 'aurally' specifically refers to the ear and the sense of hearing.

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auntlike
aura
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aureole
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aurochs

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from the adjective 'aural' (from Latin 'auris', meaning 'ear') plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aurally. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aurally
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