B2adjectivelanguagework
US/ˈvɜːr.bəl/
UK/ˈvɜː.bəl/
using spoken words rather than writing or actions
In context
We only had a verbal agreement, so I couldn't prove anything.
Shouting at staff is a form of verbal abuse and should be reported.
Children develop verbal skills quickly when adults talk with them often.
Words that go with verbal
adjective + noun
- verbal abuseThe player was banned for verbal abuse of the referee.
- verbal communicationGood verbal communication is vital in customer service.
- verbal agreementA verbal agreement is hard to enforce in court.
- verbal skillsInterviews test your verbal skills as much as your knowledge.
- verbal warningHe got a verbal warning for arriving late again.