verbally

3 definitions • 6 examples

in a way that is spoken rather than written:

The judge then verbally agreed to the attorney's request.

I have repeatedly asked parents, both verbally and in writing, not to park here.

in a way that relates to words:

He was verbally and physically harassed during the school year.

Notice how the student responds verbally and through body language.

using spoken rather than written communication:

accept/agree/communicate sth verbally He has verbally agreed a three-year deal worth about €2m a year.

The workers complained that managers were verbally abusive.