NYT Dictionary

AUDIBLY

/ˈɑdʌbli/

AdverbAU-di-blyau-di-bly · 3 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2023, 2026

Meaning

In context of possibility of being heard; in an audible manner.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English audible Middle English -ly English -ly English audibly From audible + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

aloudclearlydistinctlyoutplainly

Antonyms

inaudibly

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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