Synonyms of word-of-mouth

word-of-mouth

adjective

ˌwərd-ə(v)-ˈmau̇th 

as in oral

made or carried on through speaking rather than in writing

not having the money to run ads, the restaurant relies on word-of-mouth publicity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• oral
• verbal
• spoken
• unwritten
• nuncupative
• viva voce
• verbalized
• informal
• implicit
• consensual
• said
• told
• sounded
• articulated
• voiced
• pronounced
• given
• stated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• written
• explicit
• formal
• paper

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of word-of-mouth

Earlier this year, the BBC’s The Other Bennet Sister—not strictly an Austen adaptation, but based on Janice Hadlow’s book of the same name, which was in turn inspired by Pride and Prejudice—became a word-of-mouth sensation. — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 13 July 2026

The Irish designer’s label Standing Ground has been gaining momentum, thanks to a growing word-of-mouth private client roster who come to him for his modern take on eveningwear. — Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

The company’s growth has come from referrals and word-of-mouth recommendations. — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 8 July 2026

His campaign centered around a word-of-mouth tour of the town and leveraging Aquarium’s social media following and his status as a mid-major celebrity in town. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2026