nonvocal
/nɑnˈvoʊkəl/
adjective
- Not using spoken words; silent or communicated without speech.
- In the library, they communicated through nonvocal signals like nods and hand gestures.
- The baby's nonvocal cues, such as pointing and crying, told the parents what she needed.
- The two friends had a nonvocal agreement to meet at the same spot every year.