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vocal

[voh-kuhl] / ˈvoʊ kəl /
ADJECTIVE
spoken
Synonyms
STRONGEST
articulate choral operatic verbal
STRONG
lyric oral singing sonant sung vowel
WEAK
articulated expressed intonated modulated phonetic phonic pronounced put into words said uttered viva voce vocalic vocalized voiced
Antonyms
WEAK
introverted modest quiet shy written
ADJECTIVE
extroverted about opinion
Synonyms
STRONGEST
articulate blunt eloquent expressive forthright outspoken strident vociferous
STRONG
frank free round venting
WEAK
clamorous facile fluent free-spoken glib noisy plainspoken smooth-spoken stentorian
Antonyms
STRONGEST
tactful
STRONG
dishonest
WEAK
introverted modest quiet shy written

Example Sentences

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While the league authorities have made accommodations for other European campaigns in the past, PSG's request did prompt vocal opposition from Lens.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Howe has credit in the bank, but the hierarchy have been vocal in their ambition to become one of the world's top clubs by 2030.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The solo vocal writing is similarly evocative, its mix of styles making each character distinctive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Essayli, a rising star in the California GOP and vocal Trump supporter, wanted Keenan to review the prosecution of a Los Angeles sheriff’s deputy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

However, keep in mind that a child’s vocal apparatus is still developing, and imitating adult singing with scoops, chest voice, or belting is affected singing and not natural.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin