nasally

English

Etymology

nasal +‎ -ly

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈneɪzəli/

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Adverb

nasally (comparative more nasally, superlative most nasally)

1. In a nasal manner or tone.

   speak nasally

2. By, through or using the nose.

Adjective

nasally (comparative more nasally, superlative most nasally)

1. That sounds nasal.

   The loud, nasally voice from behind the door attracted my attention.

   • 2008, Stacey Grenrock Woods, I, California: A Memoir:

     My only option was to tell the off-site building manager, a nasally guy named Russell Sepulveda.

Anagrams

• alanyls