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vocal
[ voh-kuhl ]
adjective
- of, relating to, or uttered with the voice:
the vocal mechanism;
vocal criticism.
- rendered by or intended for singing:
vocal music.
- having a voice:
A dog is a vocal, but not a verbal, being.
- giving forth sound with or as with a voice.
- inclined to express oneself in words, especially copiously or insistently:
a vocal advocate of reform.
Synonyms: ,
- Phonetics.
noun
- a vocal sound.
- a musical piece for a singer, usually with instrumental accompaniment. Compare instrumental ( def 6 ).
vocal
/ ˈvəʊkəl; vəʊˈkælɪtɪ /
adjective
- of, relating to, or designed for the voice
vocal music
- produced or delivered by the voice
vocal noises
- connected with an attribute or the production of the voice
vocal organs
- frequently disposed to outspoken speech, criticism, etc
a vocal minority
- full of sound or voices
a vocal assembly
- endowed with a voice
- eloquent or meaningful
- phonetics
- of or relating to a speech sound
- of or relating to a voiced speech sound, esp a vowel
noun
- a piece of jazz or pop music that is sung
- a performance of such a piece of music
Derived Forms
- vocality, noun
- ˈdz, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ···ٲ [voh-, kal, -i-tee], ··Ա noun
- ·· adverb
- ԴDz·· adjective noun
- non··· adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of vocal1
Example Sentences
Rick Wilson, a veteran Republican campaign advisor, now a vocal Trump critic, compared the two presidents vengeful instincts.
She said it was her job to "stand up" for her constituents and that she would not stop being a "vocal trans ally".
“She will expand upon her theme of ‘courage is contagious’ and celebrate the many Americans exhibiting courage and remaining vocal and vigilant,” according to the source familiar with the speech.
And over the opening month of this season, Yamamoto’s confident mound presence has been mirrored behind the scenes, the pitcher becoming more vocal in game-planning meetings and assured in his clubhouse demeanor.
Knox has been vocal about Hollywood’s handling of true crime stories in the past.
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