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Definition of "non-verbally" []

  • Without words (adverb)

WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.

Use "non-verbally" in a sentence
  • "While the majority of adult communication occurs non-verbally--through gestures, body languages, and tone of voice -- children are much more apt to interpret words literally and to miss or disregard non-verbal cues."
  • "However, in self-defense classes, women are taught that a more upright and solid posture offers some protection because it conveys non-verbally to would-be attackers that a woman will stand her ground."
  • "I give people a space to simply sit in silence and communicate with me deeply but non-verbally."
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