adverb
vocally
VOH-kuh-lee
adverb
1
Out loud, using the voice; audibly.
"He complained vocally about the new policy at the meeting."
"The crowd vocally supported the referee's decision."
2
Through spoken words rather than in writing or gesture.
"She expressed her disagreement vocally rather than sending an email."
How to Use Vocally
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSpeaking up or expressing something out loud.
Common pairings
vocally opposed
vocally support
Word Forms
more vocally comparative, most vocally superlative
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Etymology
From vocal + the adverb-forming suffix -ly.