nasally

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈneɪzəli/

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Etymology 1

From nasal +‎ -ly.

Adverb

nasally (comparative more nasally, superlative most nasally)

1. In a nasal manner or tone.

   speak nasally

2. By, through or using the nose.

Etymology 2

From nasal +‎ -y.

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