nasally

English

Etymology

nasal +‎ -ly

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈneɪzəli/
    • Audio (Southern England)(file)

Adverb

nasally (comparative more nasally, superlative most nasally)

  1. In a nasal manner or tone.
    speak nasally
  2. By, through or using the nose.

Adjective

nasally (comparative more nasally, superlative most nasally)

  1. That sounds nasal.
    • 2008, Stacey Grenrock Woods, (Please provide the book title or journal name):
      My only option was to tell the off-site building manager, a nasally guy named Russell Sepulveda.
    The loud, nasally voice from behind the door attracted my attention.

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