nasally

English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈneɪzəli/
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Etymology 1

From nasal +‎ -ly.

Adverb

nasally (comparative more nasally, superlative most nasally)

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

Etymology 2

From nasal +‎ -y.

Adjective

nasally (comparative more nasally, superlative most nasally)

  1. That sounds nasal.
    The loud, nasally voice from behind the door attracted my attention.

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