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aurally

American

[awr-uh-lee] / ˈɔr ə li /

adverb

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.

Etymology

Origin of aurally

aural ¹ ( def. ) + -ly

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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.

From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2024

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

From New York Times ● Jan. 19, 2023

A Dolby Atmos soundtrack cements the action-packed deal and allows the jets to aurally explode across the screen and through a home theater viewer’s entertainment room.

From Washington Times ● Nov. 11, 2022

He said the two brands were "visually and aurally similar to a degree between low and medium".

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2022

Children learn from each other by listening and joining in, learn by listening to recordings, or learn aurally from adults.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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