Meaning & Definition of Verbally in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: In a manner that is expressed in spoken words.

  Example Sentence: She explained the procedure verbally to the team.

• Definition: Using words rather than actions.

  Example Sentence: He prefers to communicate verbally rather than via email.

• Definition: Related to the use of words; linguistic.

  Example Sentence: The verbally skilled participant dominated the discussion.

Etymology

Origin: From the Latin 'verbum' meaning 'word'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• verbally express: To communicate thoughts or feelings using spoken words.
• verbally affirm: To confirm something through spoken statement.

Translations

• Spanish: verbalmente

• French: verbalement

• German: mündlich

• Russian: в устной форме

Related Words

• verb: A word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence.

• verbalization: The act of expressing something in words.

Slang Meanings of verbally

• Meaning: Spoke my piece

  Example Sentence: I just verbally spilled my thoughts on the matter.

• Meaning: Talk things out

  Example Sentence: We need to verbally talk things out instead of texting.