vocally

/ˈvəʊkəli/ (bre, ipa) · [vˈokəli] /ˈvəʊkəli/ (ame, ipa) · [vˈokəli] /ˈvōkəlē How to pronounce vocally (audio) -li/ (ame, mw)

1.副詞B1

釋義

by using your voice to produce sound, especially in speech or song

例句

Dario can express his emotions more vocally through singing than through speaking.

adverb modifying ability to express through voice

The choir performed vocally with great energy, filling the hall with sound.

同義詞

orally
more specific to speaking rather than any vocal sound (singing, crying)
verbally
focuses on words and language rather than the sound of the voice itself
aloud
emphasises audibility — that others can hear you

反義詞

Often contrasts with non-verbal communication methods such as writing or gestures.

❌He vocally disagreed with the plan' (meaning he said words out loud, not necessarily strongly).

✅He disagreed with the plan out loud.

💡'vocally' in this sense simply means using the voice; for strong opinion expression, see sense 2.

2.副詞B2

釋義

in a way that shows you have strong opinions and are willing to express them openly, especially when complaining or disagreeing

例句

Residents spoke vocally against the plan to build a factory near their homes.

vocally [speak / be] opposed / against + policy or plan

Mira's parents were vocally supportive when she chose to study music instead of law.

同義詞

outspokenly
similar but more about being frank and unreserved in general
forcefully
emphasises the strength behind the opinion, not necessarily repeating it often
stridently
more negative; suggests the opinion is expressed in a loud, harsh, or aggressive way

反義詞

Common before adjectives or participles such as 'opposed', 'supportive', 'critical'. The subject is usually a person or group expressing a stance.

❌He sang vocally about the problem.' (sounds like he literally sang his complaint).

✅He spoke vocally about the problem.

💡Sense 2 is about forceful opinion expression, not about using the singing voice.

vocally — adverb