vocal
Meaning
Pertaining to the production of sound through the human voice, particularly in contexts involving articulation, expression, or the conveyance of nuanced emotional or intellectual content; often associated with the quality, clarity, and effectiveness of ve
💡 While "vocal" primarily relates to sound production, it can also imply a strong or outspoken stance on an issue, which may lead to confusion with terms like "verbal" that focus more on language use rather than the quality of sound.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
the
morning
of
her
presentation
,
Maria
sat
at
the
kitchen
table
with
her
notes
and
a
cup
of
tea
,
practicing
each
paragraph
aloud
to
check
the
flow
.
She
paid
special
attention
to
vocal
control
,
varying
her
pace
and
volume
so
that
key
ideas
would
stand
out
without
sounding
forced
.
After
a
few
run
-
throughs
she
noticed
where
her
articulation
blurred
and
marked
those
sentences
for
simpler
phrasing
.
When
a
neighbor
knocked
and
asked
for
feedback
,
Maria
rehearsed
a
short
excerpt
to
see
if
the
points
came
across
clearly
.
The
neighbor
listened
attentively
and
suggested
a
small
pause
before
the
conclusion
to
heighten
emphasis
.
Confident
with
the
adjustments
,
Maria
felt
ready
to
deliver
a
calm
,
polished
talk
that
reflected
her
careful
preparation
.
Common Phrases
vocal expression
vocal performance
vocal advocacy
Synonyms
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