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nasally

American  
[ney-zuh-lee, -zuhl-lee] / ˈneɪ zə li, -zəl li /

adverb

  1. in a nasal manner.

  2. by inhaling through the nose.

    to take drugs nasally.


Etymology

Origin of nasally

First recorded in 1840–50; nasal 1 + -ly

Example Sentences

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One nasally marketer, played by Michael Cyril Creighton, pitches rushing the book’s publication for Juneteenth.

From New York Times Dec. 14, 2023

Famously, Butler's voice inexplicably shifted from his more nasally California vocal fry to a deep-toned sensual southern accent.

From Salon Nov. 13, 2023

It involved a vaccine being delivered nasally, not sprayed from the air, as the helicopter photo suggests.

From Seattle Times Oct. 13, 2023

The shot is being retooled for the Omicron variant and a nasally inhaled version is also in the works.

From Reuters Feb. 27, 2023

“Class,” she says in her nasally voice, as though she’s smelling that rotten ham too, “we have a new student joining us. Please welcome Kalinda Francis.”

From "Hurricane Child" by Kheryn Callender

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