verbal

[US]/ˈvɜːbl/
[UK]/ˈvɜːrbl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. relating to words or speech, spoken rather than written
n. nonfinite verb; nonfinite form of a verb

Phrases & Collocations

verbal communication

verbal agreement

verbal abuse

verbal warning

verbal ability

verbal instruction

non verbal

Example Sentences

a verbal agreement to sell.

a lot of verbal froth

a merely verbal distinction.

a verbal aptitude test.

spontaneous verbal utterance

forms of non-verbal communication.

He launched into a verbal assault on tabloid journalism.

a horizontal study of verbal ability; a horizontal transfer for an employee.

untaught people whose verbal skills are grossly deficient;

Real-world Examples

It's beyond my verbal description what I feel.

Source: VOA Standard August 2015 Collection

Remember, no verbal message is going to be faster than the verbal message.

Source: Stanford Open Course: How to Communicate Effectively

The important thing here is that both motor and verbal tics are present.

Source: Osmosis - Mental Psychology

Great. I just have to warn you, it'll involve humiliation, degradation and verbal abuse.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 7

We transmit verbal information, ideas, feelings, emotions.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

Good grades, S.A.T. scores, basic verbal skills.

Source: Modern Family Season 6

A verbal response would not be appropriate.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) April 2014 Collection

Their memories are geared towards certain kinds of stimuli, either verbal or visual.

Source: Science in Life

OK. So, Phil, I know the verbal 'reach'.

Source: Learn English by following hot topics.

The abuse is verbal at first, then physical.

Source: Stephen King on Writing

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