editorially
Adverb 1. In the manner of an editorial or editor: Expressing or presenting content in the style characteristic of a formal opinion piece or commentary, typically found in a newspaper or magazine. 2. By means of an editorial: Through the specific medium of an editorial article.
The adverb "editorially" describes how something is said, written, or presented—specifically, in the formal, opinionated style of an editorial. It modifies verbs related to communication (e.g., commented, stated, wrote).
- The newspaper commented editorially on the political scandal, urging for greater transparency.
- While the news report presented the facts, the magazine spoke editorially about the issue's ethical implications.
- The website's stance was made clear not in its news articles but editorially, in its weekly opinion column.
- "To address something editorially": To discuss or give an official opinion on a topic through an editorial piece.
- The board decided to address the community's concerns editorially in the next issue.
- Editorial (adjective): Relating to the commissioning or preparing of material for publication.
- She heads the editorial department.
- Editorial (noun): A newspaper article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher.
- Did you read the editorial about climate change?
- Editor (noun): A person who is in charge of and determines the final content of a publication.
- Opinionatively: In a manner expressing a personal or institutional opinion.
- Commentatorially: In the style of a commentator.
The core meaning of "editorially" is tied to the concept of an editorial—an opinion piece. It does not simply mean "by an editor" in a general sense (e.g., "The text was changed editorially" could be ambiguous). It primarily signifies communication done in the formal, opinion-stating voice of the publication itself.
- by means of an editorial
- the paper commented editorially on the scandal