verbally
adv. manneradv. using spoken words rather than writing or physical actions. You use this when you want to say that something was said out loud.
adv. by means of spoken words as opposed to written communication or physical force.
She agreed to the plan verbally.
The manager gave the instructions verbally because there was no time to print a formal memo.
While the contract was never signed, the parties had reached a consensus verbally, which created a complicated legal situation when the project was eventually cancelled.
From verbal + -ly.
Typically follows the verb it modifies or appears at the end of the clause.
He attacked me verbally with a letterHe attacked me in writing with a letterVerbally refers specifically to spoken communication; it cannot be used for written words.