verbally

American  

[vur-buh-lee] / ˈvɜr bə li /

adverb

1. using spoken words rather than written words; orally.

   The committee verbally OK’d the park renewal plan.

2. by the use of words, rather than by physical means.

   Pain inflicted verbally can leave deep, invisible scars.

3. Grammar. with the function of a verb.

   When used verbally, the term ‘bird-dog’ is hyphenated.

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Other Word Forms

• nonverbally adverb

Etymology

Origin of verbally

First recorded in 1570–70; verbal ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )

Example Sentences

Often, she has to listen to the most outlandish conspiracy theories and, on one occasion, she recalls being verbally abused.

From BBC

Talks over a new deal have been ongoing for nearly a year, with Saka verbally agreeing to commit his future to the club in January.

From BBC

The Claritas partner said that Hemsley’s name wasn’t to appear in writing, but could be shared verbally with other potential investors.

From The Wall Street Journal

I want to know because, honestly, that tells me so much more about you than you verbally talking about you.

From Los Angeles Times

Izzard is so verbally adept that perhaps I expected too much from the soliloquies.

From Los Angeles Times