orally
adverb
oral·ly ˈȯr-ə-lē 
ˈär-
1
: in spoken words : by means of speech
The exam will be given orally.
an orally presented argument
Deaf, signing parents will "babble" to their infants in sign, just as hearing parents do orally; this is how the child learns language …
Oliver Sacks
Oliver Sacks2
: by way of the mouth
The medicine can be administered orally.
Another example is amygdalin, which is found in the pits of peaches and apricots. If consumed orally, it is approximately 40 times more toxic than by intravenous injection … Des W. Connell
Des W. Connell
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Sabizabulin is administered orally and has both anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties. Katie Jennings, Forbes, 6 July 2022 Her previous nitroglycerine prescription was taken orally after chest pains, which were becoming increasingly frequent. Peggy Mccarthy, Hartford Courant, 30 Aug. 2022 Herbs taken orally help hair growth—however, these ingredients can vary widely based on the actual cause of hair loss for an individual, dermatologist Annie Chiu, who is the founder and director of The Derm Institute in Los Angeles, says. Meehika Barua, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 Aug. 2022 Sea moss pills are typically taken orally, with water. The Salt Lake Tribune, 18 Aug. 2022 Many people who self-manage abortions now do so using pills, a highly safe and effective method that is medically indistinguishable from a miscarriage when pills are taken orally. ELLE, 16 Aug. 2022 The 6-3 Scott, who has orally committed to Colorado State, had 23 receptions for 581 yards and 10 TDs — that’s 25.3 yards a catch. Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2022 For the Class of 2023, the Bruins have only six players who have orally committed. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2022 Nexgard is ideal for use on dogs who swim and are cleaned often since it is administered orally, sparing you the trouble of dealing with unpleasant topical creams. Laxmi Corp, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 July 2022 See More
Katie Jennings, Forbes, 6 July 2022 Her previous nitroglycerine prescription was taken orally after chest pains, which were becoming increasingly frequent. Peggy Mccarthy, Hartford Courant, 30 Aug. 2022 Herbs taken orally help hair growth—however, these ingredients can vary widely based on the actual cause of hair loss for an individual, dermatologist Annie Chiu, who is the founder and director of The Derm Institute in Los Angeles, says. Meehika Barua, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 Aug. 2022 Sea moss pills are typically taken orally, with water. The Salt Lake Tribune, 18 Aug. 2022 Many people who self-manage abortions now do so using pills, a highly safe and effective method that is medically indistinguishable from a miscarriage when pills are taken orally. ELLE, 16 Aug. 2022 The 6-3 Scott, who has orally committed to Colorado State, had 23 receptions for 581 yards and 10 TDs — that’s 25.3 yards a catch. Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2022 For the Class of 2023, the Bruins have only six players who have orally committed. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2022 Nexgard is ideal for use on dogs who swim and are cleaned often since it is administered orally, sparing you the trouble of dealing with unpleasant topical creams. Laxmi Corp, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1608, in the meaning defined at sense 2