Word
vocally
Phoneticsvo·cal·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈvoʊkəɫi/
UK/vˈəʊkəli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
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.
Examples
“She is vocally supportive of the new school policy.”
“While many employees agreed with the changes, only a few were vocally opposed during the meeting.”
“The lead singer is vocally committed to the cause, often using her platform to raise awareness about environmental issues between songs.”
Examples
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.”
Real-World Examples
“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.” “Milei has vocally supported Argentina’s claim to the islands.” Etymology
From vocal + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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