nonlexically

Examples

• All

• Some messages are best conveyed nonlexically, relying on body language and tone of voice.

• The child expressed her feelings nonlexically by drawing.

• The anger was expressed nonlexically, without uttering a single word.

• She communicated nonlexically through gestures.

• Some messages are best conveyed nonlexically, relying on body language and tone of voice.

• The anger was expressed nonlexically, without uttering a single word.

• The speaker communicated her feelings nonlexically, through gestures and facial expressions.

Synonyms

S

silently

vsnonlexically

114 1.2

In a quiet way without making any sound or speaking

specifies absence of word use rather than a general lack of sound

W

wordlessly

vsnonlexically

5 3.9

To do something without speaking or using words

relies on absence of verbal expression rather than on silence

M

mutely

vsnonlexically

2 5.6

Without speaking or making any sound

means lack of verbal words rather than focusing on silence itself

N

non-verbally

vsnonlexically

1 5.1

Without using words, by actions, gestures, or facial expressions

emphasizes lack of word use rather than how ideas are shown

N

nonverbally

vsnonlexically

1 5.6

In a way that uses gestures or facial expressions instead of words

focuses on absence of verbal words rather than on other channels

Antonyms

L

lexically

• Specialized

1 7.3

Relating to the words a language uses rather than its grammar or meaning

How Verbal

verbally

57 3.0

lexically

• Specialized

1 7.3

nonverbally

1 5.6

nonlexically

• Specialized

9.9

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology