nasal Antonyms
Meaning of nasal
nasal (n)
a consonant produced through the nose with the mouth closed
an elongated rectangular bone that forms the bridge of the nose
nasal (a)
of or in or relating to the nose
nasal (s)
sounding as if the nose were pinched
nasal (a.)
Of or pertaining to the nose.
Having a quality imparted by means of the nose; and specifically, made by lowering the soft palate, in some cases with closure of the oral passage, the voice thus issuing (wholly or partially) through the nose, as in the consonants m, n, ng (see Guide to Pronunciation, // 20, 208); characterized by resonance in the nasal passage; as, a nasal vowel; a nasal utterance.
nasal (n.)
An elementary sound which is uttered through the nose, or through both the nose and the mouth simultaneously.
A medicine that operates through the nose; an errhine.
Part of a helmet projecting to protect the nose; a nose guard.
One of the nasal bones.
A plate, or scale, on the nose of a fish, etc.
nasal Sentence Examples
- The cat's nasal passages were inflamed by the cold.
- The patient's nasal swab tested positive for the flu virus.
- The doctor performed a nasal endoscopy to examine the patient's sinuses.
- The child had a persistent nasal discharge due to allergies.
- The nasal spray provided temporary relief from the patient's congestion.
- The singer's nasal cavity was affected by the dry air.
- The toddler's nasal congestion made it difficult for them to breathe.
- The bird had a long, curved nasal bone that helped it locate food.
- The horse's nasal passages allowed it to regulate its body temperature.
- Nasal polyps can block the nasal passages and cause difficulty breathing.
FAQs About the word nasal
a consonant produced through the nose with the mouth closed, an elongated rectangular bone that forms the bridge of the nose, of or in or relating to the nose,
penetrating, piercing,strident, thin, tinny, earsplitting, squealing, shrill, squeaky, whiny
grave, low,low, deep, grave, throaty, bass, throaty, deep, bass
The cat's nasal passages were inflamed by the cold.
The patient's nasal swab tested positive for the flu virus.
The doctor performed a nasal endoscopy to examine the patient's sinuses.
The child had a persistent nasal discharge due to allergies.
