26984 words

nasal

4 definitions • 8 examples
1
related to the nose:

Examples:

nasal passages
nasal congestion
the nasal cavity
a nasal spray
2
If a person's voice is nasal, it has a particular sound because air is going through their nose when they speak:

Examples:

a nasal accent
She spoke in nasal tones.
3
of or related to the nose:

Examples:

This medicine is supposed to relieve nasal congestion.
4
If a person’s voice is nasal, the sound is produced through the nose:

Examples:

He had a high, unpleasant, nasal voice.

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