Basic Details
Word: Nasal
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Related to the nose or having a sound that is produced through the nose.
Synonyms: Sniffly, sinusoidal
Antonyms: Mouth, non-nasal
Idioms and Phrases
- Nasal voice: A manner of speaking where sound resonates in the nose. Example: "She has a nasal voice that makes her sound a bit like a cartoon character."
- Sounds nasal: Used to describe a voice that sounds blocked or congested. Example: "He sounded nasal after catching a cold, making it hard to understand him."
Usage Examples
Example 1: When I caught a cold, my voice became nasal, and I had to keep blowing my nose.
Example 2: The singer's nasal tone added a unique quality to the song that many people enjoyed.
Example 3: The doctor explained that nasal congestion can be caused by allergies or an infection.
Fun Fact
Did you know that your nasal passages are responsible for warming and filtering the air you breathe in before it goes to your lungs? This helps keep the air clean and comfortable!
Famous Quote
"The nose is a gateway to the soul." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "nasal" mean?
a) Related to the eyes
b) Related to the mouth
c) Related to the nose
d) Related to the ears
Answer: c) Related to the nose
2. Which of these is a synonym of "nasal"?
a) Sinusoidal
b) Clear
c) Loud
d) Muffled
Answer: a) Sinusoidal
3. Which of these would be considered an antonym of "nasal"?
a) Loud
b) Sniffly
c) Silent
d) Mouth
Answer: d) Mouth
4. Which sentence uses "nasal" correctly?
a) His smile was very nasal.
b) She complained of nasal congestion during the winter.
c) A nasal sun is bright.
d) It was a nasal journey to the mountain.
Answer: b) She complained of nasal congestion during the winter.
5. Which idiom refers to a sound produced through the nose?
a) Sounds nasal
b) Talkative as a sparrow
c) As brave as a lion
d) Happy as a clam
Answer: a) Sounds nasal
