nonverbal

adjective

Definition of nonverbalnext
as in nonlinguistic

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Recent Examples of nonverbal Coffin and co-screenwriter Brian Lynch’s nearly nonverbal comedy treats today’s youth with the same respect that Charlie Chaplin did their great-grandparents. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 For some people, profound autism means being nonverbal and having intellectual disabilities, but the majority of people experience milder effects. — ABC News, 4 July 2026 Music is nonverbal, mysterious, addictive. — Alma Rota, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2026 Axel, who was nonverbal, was reported missing on Friday, June 5, the Geary County Sheriff's Office (GCSO) said in a news release. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonverbal

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“Nonverbal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonverbal. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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