subvocally

Examples

• All

• The actor practiced his lines subvocally while waiting backstage.

• He read the instructions subvocally before starting the experiment.

• During the test, she solved the math problems subvocally to avoid disturbing others.

• She subvocally agreed with the speaker's points.

• He subvocally repeated the instructions to make sure he remembered them.

• She agreed subvocally, hoping no one else would hear her response.

• During the meditation, he subvocally focused on his breathing.

Synonyms

Q

quietly

vssubvocally

466 1.0

In a quiet way that makes little or no noise

focuses on inner thought or inaudible whispering rather than mere low volume

I

in silence

vssubvocally

117 2.1

Not speaking or making any sound

includes inner mental speech or faint breathings rather than audible talk

S

silently

vssubvocally

114 1.2

In a quiet way without making any sound or speaking

can be internal mental speech or barely breathed words rather than voiced

U

under someone's breath

vssubvocally

• Informal

27 4.1

To say something in a very quiet voice so other people cannot hear

is usually internal or inaudible rather than spoken aloud

S

sotto voce

vssubvocally

3 9.8

To speak quietly so others do not hear

is often inaudible or internal rather than a soft spoken utterance

M

mutely

vssubvocally

2 5.6

Without speaking or making any sound

often occurs inside thought or under breath rather than aloud

V

voicelessly

vssubvocally

1 7.1

Without speaking aloud

often happens inside the mind or under breath without voicing

How Audible

loudly

137 1.0

aloud

101 1.0

softly

138 1.0

under someone's breath

• Informal

27 4.1

subvocally

1 8.5

silently

114 1.2

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology