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vocally

/ˈvoʊ.kə.li/
vo · cal · ly

Adjective:vocal
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1

In an outspoken, forceful, or emphatic manner when expressing opinions or feelings.

Example

"Several community members have vocally opposed the construction of the new highway."


2

By means of the voice; in spoken or sung sounds rather than in writing or by instruments.

Example

"Dolphins communicate with other members of their pod both vocally and through physical gestures."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective vocal and the adverbial suffix -ly; vocal traces back to the Latin vocalis, meaning 'sounding' or 'speaking,' from vox ('voice').

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