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non-verbally

American  
[nahn-vurb-uh-lee] / ˌnɑnˈvɜrb ə li /

adverb

  1. in a way that does not involve speaking.


Example Sentences

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Apple said Thursday that it acquired Israeli startup Q.ai, which has technology that enables “whisper speech,” which could allow people to communicate quietly or non-verbally with futuristic devices such as smartglasses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

First responders were called and transported the patient to a local hospital, where upon arrival he “was able to respond non-verbally by opening his eyes in response to voice.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2025

Nick was only able to communicate non-verbally for the last six months of his life.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2023

Horses communicate primarily non-verbally and are open with their feelings and emotions.

From Washington Times • Nov. 21, 2015

I give people a space to simply sit in silence and communicate with me deeply but non-verbally.

From The Guardian • Oct. 2, 2010

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