🗣️verbal

Meaning

relating to words or speech rather than writing or action

Relating to or in the form of words; spoken rather than written.

Example Sentences

They had a verbal agreement instead of a written one.

Verbal communication is essential in most situations.

Example Expressions

verbal abuse

Synonyms

oral, spoken, expressed, linguistic, vocal, articulated, uttered

Entry 1

oral, spoken, expressed, linguistic

Entry 2

oral, spoken, vocal, articulated, uttered, expressed

Antonyms

written, nonverbal, non-verbal, silent, unspoken, tacit, implied

Entry 1

written, nonverbal

Entry 2

non-verbal, written, silent, unspoken, tacit, implied

Collocations

verbal communication, verbal agreement, verbal warning, verbal abuse

More Example Sentences

Will you send an invitation card or is a verbal invite enough?