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

It defines hate speech as any "expression which is made, published, or circulated… in public view" verbally, in print, television or social media.

From BBC

"It does help in situations where a member of the public is thinking about being verbally abusive, because they see the camera, they know they're going to be recorded," she said.

From BBC

Even if Oracle’s revenue is guaranteed verbally by OpenAI, OpenAI is writing checks on which it doesn’t have the money to pay right now.

From Barron's

As they left, the same group again began to “verbally insult them, and once again, questioning their clothing,” Kenny said.

From Los Angeles Times

Schwartzman’s lab found that when the questionnaire was administered verbally to autistic kids, it flagged only 80% of those in the study group who were having suicidal thoughts.

From Los Angeles Times