aurally

[awr-uh-lee]

adverb

1. by means of the ears or the sense of hearing.

   The booming bass and shrieking laughter bombards you aurally, while cigarette smoke and spilled beer assail your olfactory senses.

   True folk songs are those that have been handed down through families and communities aurally.

Word History and Origins

Origin of aurally¹

aural ¹ ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

The paper is now reinforced with duct tape because of how decisively Jason taps his finger on it, and he enjoys the input both tactilely and aurally.

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Even more terrifying, the Dolby Atmos soundtrack enhancing Regan’s moans and suffering will embrace audiences aurally and embed deep into their nightmares.

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The film used letters from those at war -- and their metaphorical descriptions of the sounds -- to be aurally authentic yet not pinned to “scientific” accuracy.

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That’s fine, but the grooves on their cast albums can feel like ruts as a result, both emotionally and aurally.

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The letters paved the way for the team to be aurally authentic yet not pinned to “scientific” accuracy.

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