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TOEFL BNC: 7011 COCA: 4488

vocal

vocal /ˈvoʊkəl/ adjective
vocal
/ˈvoʊkəl/
adjective
Learner's definition of VOCAL
: of, relating to, or produced by the voice声音的;发声的;用嗓音的
[more vocal; most vocal] : expressing opinions in a public and forceful way : outspoken直言不讳的;强烈指出的

— vocally

adverb
TOEFL BNC: 7011 COCA: 4488

vocal

1 of 2

adjective

vo·​cal ˈvō-kəl How to pronounce vocal (audio)
1
a
: uttered by the voice : oral
b
: produced in the larynx : uttered with voice
2
a
: given to expressing oneself freely or insistently : outspoken
a highly vocal critic
b
: having or exercising the power of producing voice, speech, or sound
d
: full of voices : resounding
e
: expressed in words
3
: relating to, composed or arranged for, or sung by the human voice
vocal music
4
: of, relating to, or resembling the voice
vocal impairment
5
vocality noun
vocally adverb

vocal

2 of 2

noun

1
: a vocal sound
2
: a usually accompanied musical composition for the human voice : song
also : a performance of such a composition

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Adjective music with vocal and instrumental parts She is a vocal critic of the new law. He was very vocal in his criticism of me. Noun a recording artist who arranges his own vocals
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Since the war in Ukraine began in February, Pyongyang has been a vocal supporter and has drawn closer to Moscow, lambasting the United States and European Union. Adela Suliman And John Hudson, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Sep. 2022 The Democratic Senate nominee has been a vocal supporter of teachers’ unions throughout his political career. Fox News, 2 Sep. 2022 The new parents have been romantically linked since 2015 and Diab has also been a vocal supporter of Kaepernick, often defending her boyfriend against detractors. Nasha Smith, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 Dugina, 29, was a pro-Kremlin political commentator, vocal supporter of Russia's Ukraine invasion, and editor of an English-language disinformation site. Peter Weber, The Week, 22 Aug. 2022 Rory McIlroy, a four-time major winner and another vocal supporter of the PGA Tour in its contentious battle with LIV, indicated that the meeting offered a respite from the sport's conflict. BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2022 Puy is a vocal supporter of creating legal campgrounds as a way to better connect those experiencing homelessness to help, and to give west-siders improved access to amenities like public parks by giving the unhoused another place to stay. Blake Apgar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 Aug. 2022 Fauci has been a vocal supporter of vaccines and other preventive measures against COVID-19. Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2022 Oates has also emerged as a vocal supporter of Blonde, expressing her awe after seeing a rough cut of the film in 2020. Justine Browning, EW.com, 2 Aug. 2022
Noun
The song itself carries an early-2000s country vibe, woven with themes of gratitude and positivity, and highlights Anderson’s stone-cold country vocal. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 10 June 2022 When does the vocal become part of the songwriting? A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 15 Apr. 2022 The Friends of Chamber Music welcome the German vocal ensemble that performs primarily medieval and Renaissance music but also has collaborated with contemporary composers. oregonlive, 30 Mar. 2022 Possibly the most vocal in his admiration is former Reagan administration official and paleoconservative par excellence, Pat Buchanan. Joseph S. Laughon, National Review, 2 Mar. 2022 Vasquez also drummed with top Mexican vocal group Los Hermanos Castro and played with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra backing Frank Sinatra. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2022 Ronstadt's vocal and those backing vocals are extremely soulful. Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 11 July 2022 The first part of each day will be focused on one-on-one sessions with both the vocal and the performance counselors. Anchorage Daily News, 6 June 2010 Her taut vocal on the track de-emphasized the pretty quality of her voice and showcased its dynamics. Paul Grein, Billboard, 10 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, from Latin vocalis, from voc-, vox voice — more at voice

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

circa 1570, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of vocal was in the 15th century
TOEFL BNC: 7011 COCA: 4488
vocal

adjective

VERBS | ADVERB | PREPOSITION VERBSbe大聲自信地表達意見become變得直言ADVERBextremely, fairly, very, etc.極其/相當/非常坦率直言highly暢所欲言a highly vocal opposition group一個敢於直言的反對派團體increasingly日益直言不諱的criticized by a small but increasingly vocal minority受到人數不多但言辭越來越激烈的少數派的批評PREPOSITIONabout對⋯直言women who are very vocal about men's failings直言男性缺點的女性in在⋯方面直言They have been very vocal in their opposition to the plan.他們一直直言不諱地反對這個計劃。

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