orally

American  

[awr-uh-lee] / ˈɔr ə li /

adverb

1. through or by means of speech; vocally.

   The agreement cannot be changed or terminated orally; all changes must be made in writing.

   First written down millenia ago, the ancient Vedic texts continue to be passed down orally even today.

2. through or by means of the mouth.

   These medications can either be taken orally or injected under the skin.

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Other Word Forms

• nonorally adverb
• postorally adverb
• suborally adverb
• unorally adverb

Etymology

Origin of orally

oral ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

The letter said the potential higher per share price was communicated orally to a Warner board member by a senior representative on behalf of Paramount.

From The Wall Street Journal

When taken orally, it is not absorbed into the bloodstream.

From Science Daily

The researchers then gave the microspheres orally to mice with varying levels of colitis, ranging from no disease activity to severe inflammation.

From Science Daily

“It’s going to be a lot of work. I’m not just going to orally say yes go ahead and dismiss the case, case dismissed,” the judge said.

From Los Angeles Times

Osbourne retells the infamous story of orally beheading an unsuspecting bat.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• personally