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

Cyclosporiasis is treated with the oral antibiotic trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Aug. 2026

As the legal battle continues, Edelman has set a filing schedule for both parties and agreed to schedule a hearing for oral arguments later. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

Later this month, Tenax Therapeutics will report results from a Phase 3 study evaluating an oral treatment for a type of heart failure associated with high blood pressure in the lungs. — Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 6 Aug. 2026

But knowing when to replace your toothbrush is just one piece of the puzzle—caring for your toothbrush properly can also help support your overall oral hygiene. — Mark Gurarie, HEALTH, 6 Aug. 2026