Synonyms of verbal

verbal

adjective

ˈvər-bəl 

1

as in linguistic

of or relating to words or language

the child didn't yet have the verbal skills needed to tell the doctor about the pain he was experiencing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• linguistic
• communicative
• rhetorical
• lexical
• wordy
• vocabular
• conversational

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonverbal
• nonlinguistic
• nonlexical

2

as in oral

made or carried on through speaking rather than in writing

a verbal agreement carries less force than a written contract

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• written
• formal
• explicit
• paper

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of verbal

Clark made her case for having the technical wiped away almost immediately, insisting after the game that the contact was accidental and never escalated into a verbal confrontation. — Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Upon her return, a verbal exchange between Grayson and a 17-year-old employee escalated before a second employee (Employee 1) stepped between them to defend the minor. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026

The company said verbal warnings and geofenced areas became active July 1. — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

The verbal agreement between clubs was approved by Barcelona director Deco. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026