You say that people are vocal when they speak forcefully about something that they feel strongly about.
He has been very vocal in his displeasure over the results. [+ in]
A public inquiry earlier this year produced vocal opposition from residents.
Synonyms: outspoken, frank, blunt, forthright More Synonyms of vocal
vocallyadverb [usually ADVERB with verb]
Both these proposals were resisted by the developed countries, most vocally by theUnited States.
2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
Vocal means involving the use of the human voice, especially in singing.
...a wider range of vocal styles.
...vocal training.
vocallyadverb [ADVERB with verb]
Vocally, it is often a very accomplished performance.
I then begin to improvise melodies vocally.
More Synonyms of vocal
vocal in British English
(ˈvəʊkəl)
adjective
1.
of, relating to, or designed for the voice
vocal music
2.
produced or delivered by the voice
vocal noises
3.
connected with an attribute or the production of the voice
vocal organs
4.
frequently disposed to outspoken speech, criticism, etc
a vocal minority
5.
full of sound or voices
a vocal assembly
6.
endowed with a voice
7.
eloquent or meaningful
8. phonetics
a.
of or relating to a speech sound
b.
of or relating to a voiced speech sound, esp a vowel
noun
9.
a piece of jazz or pop music that is sung
10.
a performance of such a piece of music
11. (plural)
the part of a piece of pop music that is sung
90% of the vocals on Metacomet are impenetrable
Johnson now sings backing vocals for Mica Paris.
Derived forms
vocality (vəʊˈkælɪtɪ)
noun
vocally (ˈvocally)
adverb
Word origin
C14: from Latin vōcālis possessed of a voice, from vōx voice
vocal in American English
(ˈvoʊkəl)
adjective
1.
a.
uttered or produced by the voice; esp., spoken; oral
vocal sounds
b.
sung or to be sung
vocal music
2.
having a voice; capable of speaking or making oral sounds
3.
of, used in, connected with, or belonging to the voice
vocal organs
4.
full of voice or voices; sounding
5.
expressing or inclined to express oneself in speech; speaking freely or vociferously
6. Phonetics
a.
vocalic
b.
voice verb transitive
noun
7.
a vocal sound
8.
the part of a popular song that is, or is to be, sung, rather than played by the instruments alone
Derived forms
vocally (ˈvocally)
adverb
Word origin
ME < L vocalis < vox, voice
Examples of 'vocal' in a sentence
vocal
Although her vocal range was not wide, the number of genres she straddled was impressive.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
But some people are more vocal than others.
The Sun (2007)
When did you discover your great vocal range?
The Sun (2010)
This love song mixes old school production and gorgeous vocals.
The Sun (2015)
But there was also vocal music of fine quality.
Veronica Buckley CHRISTINA QUEEN OF SWEDEN: The Restless Life of a European Eccentric (2004)
Everyone was talking about who they should get to sing the female vocals.
The Sun (2011)
The house captain had serious doubts about my acting ability and my vocal range.
John Cornwell Seminary Boy (2006)
The move provides evidence that higher fees are making students more vocal in their criticism of perceived poor standards.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The great thing about this record is that the music and the production allow the vocal to lead the song.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The album sounded more melodic and more thematic than in the past and featured less in the way of vocal contributions.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
His vocal style was always assured, graceful and unforced.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
If true, the advantage in vocal backing for home teams is now less.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It felt a bit like doing a bungee jump, putting forward a vocal performance like that.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
You used to be quite timid, but you seem stronger and more vocal now.
The Sun (2014)
Here the problem was that the backing vocals hadn't been correctly recorded.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
I used a series of vocal sound effects that went with various animals.
Christianity Today (2000)
You have a very pure vocal style, is that something which comes naturally or have you worked at it?
The Sun (2013)
It wasn't the size of his voice - we knew lots of people with vocal powers like that.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
In other languages
vocal
British English: vocal ADJECTIVE
You say that people are vocal when they speak forcefully about something that they feel strongly about.
He has been very vocal in his displeasure over the results.
American English: vocal
Brazilian Portuguese: vocal
Chinese: 直言不讳的
European Spanish: elocuente
French: véhément
German: lautstark
Italian: che si fa sentire
Japanese: ずけずけと意見を述べる
Korean: 강경하게 말하는
European Portuguese: vocal
Latin American Spanish: elocuente
All related terms of 'vocal'
vocal sac
either of the loose folds of skin on each side of the mouth in many male frogs that can be inflated and act as resonators
vocal cords
Your vocal cords are the part of your throat that vibrates when you speak .
vocal folds
either of two pairs of mucomembranous folds in the larynx . The upper pair ( false vocal cords ) are not concerned with vocal production ; the lower pair ( true vocal cords or vocal folds ) can be made to vibrate and produce sound when air from the lungs is forced over them
vocal score
a musical score that shows voice parts in full and orchestral parts in the form of a piano transcription
vocal chords
either of two pairs of mucomembranous folds in the larynx . The upper pair ( false vocal cords ) are not concerned with vocal production ; the lower pair ( true vocal cords or vocal folds ) can be made to vibrate and produce sound when air from the lungs is forced over them
vocal harmonies
Harmony is the pleasant combination of different notes of music played at the same time.
vocal minority
If you talk about a minority of people or things in a larger group, you are referring to a number of them that forms less than half of the larger group, usually much less than half.
vocal performance
A performance involves entertaining an audience by doing something such as singing, dancing, or acting.
Chinese translation of 'vocal'
vocal
(ˈvəukl)
adj
(lit) 嗓音的 (sǎngyīn de)
(fig, = outspoken) 直言不讳(諱)的 (zhíyán bù huì de)
1 (adjective)
Definition
expressing one's opinions clearly and openly
He has been very vocal in his displeasure over the decision.
Synonyms
outspoken
He was an outspoken critic of apartheid.
frank
They had a frank discussion about the issue.
blunt
She is blunt about her personal life.
forthright
She was known for her forthright manner.
strident
She tried to laugh, and the sound was harsh and strident.
vociferous
a vociferous opponent of government policy
noisy
a noisy group of revellers
articulate
expressive
eloquent
She made a very eloquent speech at the dinner.
plain-spoken
a plain-spoken man full of scorn for pomp and pretense
clamorous
The clamorous din of voices filled the air.
free-spoken
Opposites
reserved
,
quiet
,
silent
,
reticent
,
retiring
,
shy
,
inarticulate
,
uncommunicative
2 (adjective)
Definition
of or relating to the voice
a child's ability to imitate rhythms and vocal sounds
Synonyms
spoken
written and spoken communication skills
voiced
uttered
oral
All students have to take a written and oral examination.
said
articulate
He is an articulate young man.
put into words
Additional synonyms
in the sense of articulate
Definition
distinct, clear, or definite
He is an articulate young man.
Synonyms
expressive,
clear,
effective,
vocal,
meaningful,
understandable,
coherent,
persuasive,
fluent,
eloquent,
lucid,
comprehensible,
communicative,
intelligible
in the sense of blunt
Definition
(of people, manner of speaking, etc.) straightforward and uncomplicated
She is blunt about her personal life.
Synonyms
frank,
forthright,
straightforward,
explicit,
rude,
outspoken,
bluff,
downright,
upfront (informal),
trenchant,
brusque,
plain-spoken,
tactless,
impolite,
discourteous,
unpolished,
uncivil,
straight from the shoulder
in the sense of clamorous
The clamorous din of voices filled the air.
Synonyms
noisy,
loud,
insistent,
deafening,
blaring,
strident,
tumultuous,
vociferous,
vehement,
riotous,
uproarious
Synonyms of 'vocal'
vocal
Explore 'vocal' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of eloquent
Definition
(of a person) able to speak in a fluent and persuasive manner
She made a very eloquent speech at the dinner.
Synonyms
silver-tongued,
moving,
powerful,
effective,
stirring,
articulate,
persuasive,
graceful,
forceful,
fluent,
expressive,
well-expressed
in the sense of forthright
Definition
direct and outspoken
She was known for her forthright manner.
Synonyms
outspoken,
open,
direct,
frank,
straightforward,
blunt,
downright,
candid,
upfront (informal),
plain-spoken,
straight from the shoulder (informal)
in the sense of frank
Definition
honest and straightforward in speech or attitude
They had a frank discussion about the issue.
Synonyms
candid,
open,
free,
round,
direct,
plain,
straightforward,
blunt,
outright,
sincere,
outspoken,
honest,
downright,
truthful,
forthright,
upfront (informal),
unrestricted,
plain-spoken,
unreserved,
artless,
ingenuous,
straight from the shoulder (informal)
in the sense of noisy
Definition
making a lot of noise
a noisy group of revellers
Synonyms
rowdy,
chattering,
strident,
boisterous,
vociferous,
riotous,
uproarious,
obstreperous,
clamorous
in the sense of oral
Definition
spoken or verbal
All students have to take a written and oral examination.
Synonyms
spoken,
vocal,
verbal,
unwritten,
viva voce
in the sense of plain-spoken
a plain-spoken man full of scorn for pomp and pretense
Synonyms
blunt,
direct,
frank,
straightforward,
open,
explicit,
outright,
outspoken,
downright,
candid,
forthright,
upfront (informal),
unequivocal
in the sense of strident
Definition
(of a voice or sound) loud and harsh
She tried to laugh, and the sound was harsh and strident.