vocally
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Definition
- Adverb:
- Using the voice; in a manner that involves speaking or singing: "vocally" describes an action performed with or through the voice.
- In an outspoken or noisy manner; loudly expressing an opinion: "vocally" can also describe expressing oneself in a forceful, audible, and often public way.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- The soprano performed the aria vocally, without any instrumental accompaniment.
- The community group vocally opposed the new construction project at the town hall meeting.
- He is known for being vocally critical of the government's policies.
Advanced Usage
"To express oneself vocally": to state one's opinions or feelings aloud and clearly.
- The shareholders expressed their concerns vocally during the annual conference.
"To support vocally": to give public, verbal support to a cause or person.
- Several celebrities have vocally supported the environmental campaign.
Variants and Related Words
Vocal (adjective): relating to the voice; expressing opinions freely and loudly.
- She is a vocal advocate for human rights.
Vocalize (verb): to produce with the voice; to express in words.
- It is important to vocalize your needs clearly.
Synonyms
- Orally: using speech.
- Verbally: in spoken words.
- Outspokenly: in a frank and direct manner.
- Loudly: with a great deal of volume.
Antonyms
- Silently: without making a sound.
- Quietly: with little or no noise.
- Tacitly: understood or implied without being stated aloud.
Adverb
- in a vocal manner
- she defended herself vocally