adverb
vocally
VOH-kuh-lee
Vocally (adverb) means Out loud, using the voice; audibly. Example: “He complained vocally about the new policy at the meeting.”
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
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Word forms
- Comparative
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- Superlative
- most vocally
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Etymology
From vocal + the adverb-forming suffix -ly.
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What does “vocally” mean?
The word “vocally” means out loud, using the voice; audibly. In plain terms, speaking up or expressing something out loud.
How do you pronounce “vocally”?
“Vocally” is pronounced VOH-kuh-lee (/ˈvoʊkəli/ in IPA).
How do you use “vocally” in a sentence?
Here is “vocally” used in a sentence: “He complained vocally about the new policy at the meeting.”
What part of speech is “vocally”?
“Vocally” is an adverb.
How many meanings does “vocally” have?
“Vocally” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: out loud, using the voice; audibly.
