English Reference
Adverb

vocally

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈvoʊkəɫi/ UK /vˈəʊkəli/ vo·cal·ly

adv.using your voice to show how you feel about something. You use this when someone speaks out or sings to express their opinion or support.

adv.in a manner involving the use of the voice; specifically, to express an opinion or emotion through speech or song.


SIMPLE

She is vocally supportive of the new school policy.

CONTEXTUAL

While many employees agreed with the changes, only a few were vocally opposed during the meeting.

COMPLEX

The lead singer is vocally committed to the cause, often using her platform to raise awareness about environmental issues between songs.

Avoiding both cigarettes and alcohol, he is in athletic form while remaining quick-witted (a joke about Mick Jagger providing one of many laugh-out-loud moments) and vocally stronger than he has been in years.

The Guardian· 8 Sept 2026

Milei has vocally supported Argentina’s claim to the islands.

The Guardian· 1 Sept 2026

From vocal + -ly.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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