Synonyms of oral

oral

adjective

ˈȯr-əl 

1

as in vocal

expressed or communicated by voice

a baby's crying is usually interpreted as an oral expression of distress

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vocal
• spoken
• voiced
• uttered
• whispered
• pronounced
• shouted
• articulated
• sonant
• mumbled
• breathed
• muttered
• mouthed
• enunciated
• murmured
• gasped
• sputtered
• purred
• intoned
• drawled
• chirped
• squeaked
• spluttered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• silent
• inarticulate
• quiet
• mute
• nonvocal
• unspoken
• unvoiced
• unsaid
• unexpressed
• voiceless
• unuttered
• surd

2

as in verbal

made or carried on through speaking rather than in writing

lawyers for the plaintiff will be presenting oral arguments before the Supreme Court next week

Synonyms & Similar Words

• verbal
• spoken
• nuncupative
• unwritten
• word-of-mouth
• verbalized
• viva voce
• implicit
• consensual
• informal
• articulated
• sounded
• voiced
• said
• told
• stated
• pronounced
• given

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• written
• formal
• explicit
• paper

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of oral

Injectable medications have been a major part of the market, while oral formulations are adding another format to the category. — Emma Clapp, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

However, since oral ivermectin is approved in children for other parasitic infections who weigh at least 33 lbs, doctors can use it to treat lice off-label. — Emily J. C. Wong, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026

Those with pollen allergies can experience oral allergy syndrome, a mild reaction to certain foods that occurs when the immune system mistakes them for pollen. — Erica Sloan, Washington Post, 14 Oct. 2026

Alfozan is charged with using or endeavoring to use a device to intercept oral communications, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. — Emma Roth, The Verge, 13 Oct. 2026