Synonyms for

Oral

Verb / ˈɔ:rʌl / Another word for oral — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

related to the mouth or spoken words

Synonyms & similar words

viva anal vivavoce aboral oralexamination unwritten oralexam verbal spoken vocal uttered said expressive lingual articulate narrated voiced stated communicated phonic word-of-mouth unwritten parol oralized oralistic oralized

Synonyms by register

Formal

verbal spoken vocal linguistic

Informal

by mouth said talked

Literary

vocalized uttered

Antonyms

written documented recorded printed literary scripted

Common collocations

  • oral tradition
  • oral hygiene
  • oral exam
  • oral presentation
  • oral sex
  • oral history
  • oral contract
  • oral administration

Word family

noun oral
adjective oral

Usage note

Primarily used to describe something spoken rather than written, or relating to the mouth. Be mindful of context as 'oral' can have sexual connotations.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher asked us to give an oral report on our favorite animal.
  2. I have an oral presentation to give tomorrow.
  3. The doctor prescribed an oral medication for my sore throat.
  4. The oral tradition of storytelling has been passed down through generations.
  5. The debate team has to prepare for an oral argument.

Quotes

  • The spoken word is the most powerful of all words.
  • Speech is power: speech is to persuade, to convert, to compel.
  • The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said.

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