Orally

6 lettersadverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

By means of spoken words or through the mouth, rather than in writing or by injection.

“The medication is taken orally twice a day with a glass of water.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

o·ral·ly

Related Words

Synonyms

verballyvocallyby mouth

Antonyms

intravenouslyin writing

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in -ALLY with double L, starts with OR and contains common letters throughout

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points, Y adds 4 and ORAL plus LY is a clean well-balanced play

Words Related to Orally

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “orally” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

ovally

Words you can make from Orally

Shorter words formed from the letters in “orally”.

alloy loral loyal rally royal allo ally aryl lory lyra olla oral orly roll

Add a letter to make a longer word

7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “orally”.

loyaler payroll

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