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nasally

American  
[ney-zuh-lee, -zuhl-lee] / ˈneɪ zə li, -zəl li /

adverb

  1. in a nasal manner.

  2. by inhaling through the nose.

    to take drugs nasally.


Etymology

Origin of nasally

First recorded in 1840–50; nasal 1 + -ly

Example Sentences

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Just as I was descending the tower, the door unlatched and King Barf said in his nasally drawl, “Ah, my sweet girl, you are a treasure beyond compare.”

From Literature

By learning more about how humans distinguish between different odors, scientists can ultimately illuminate the many mysteries about how humans are related to other animals… including our more nasally adept canine best friends.

From Salon

He speaks in a nasally tone that sounds whiny even when he is sincere.

From Salon

Famously, Butler's voice inexplicably shifted from his more nasally California vocal fry to a deep-toned sensual southern accent.

From Salon

It involved a vaccine being delivered nasally, not sprayed from the air, as the helicopter photo suggests.

From Seattle Times