Synonyms for

Nasal

Verb / ˈneɪzʌl / Another word for nasal — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to the nose; characterized by or affecting the nose

Synonyms & similar words

adenoidal nasalbone pinched osnasale nasalconsonant rhinal nose-related nosebleed nasalized nascent nasiform naso-pharyngeal nasopharyngal nasopharyngeal narial rhinal rhinologic rhinological rhinoseptal rhinosporidiosis rhinotracheitis rhinoviral rhizomal rhizomatous rhizome rhizosphere

Synonyms by register

Formal

pharyngeal rhinal

Informal

nosey sniffy

Literary

nostril-related

Antonyms

oral mouth buccal non-nasal

Common collocations

  • nasal passage
  • nasal spray
  • nasal cavity
  • nasal consonant
  • nasal congestion
  • nasal voice
  • nasal septum

Word family

noun nasality
adjective nasal
adverb nasally

Usage note

Primarily used to describe sounds produced through the nose or relating to the nose. Avoid using 'nasal' to describe a person's voice unless it's a specific phonetic description; 'whiny' or 'shrill' might be more appropriate for a negative connotation.

Example sentences

  1. She had a nasal voice that was hard to listen to.
  2. The doctor prescribed a nasal spray for my allergies.
  3. The singer's nasal tone was not well-received by the audience.
  4. The medicine has a strong, unpleasant nasal odor.
  5. The cold virus often causes nasal congestion.

Quotes

  • The nose is the primary nasal organ.
  • I have a bit of a nasal voice myself.
  • A good sense of humor is a sign of a healthy personality, which is more attractive than any facial feature, hairstyle, or body type.

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