This is the 15817th most frequent Polish word.
słownej
"Słownej" means "verbal" or "relating to words" in English.
The word 'słownej' is an adjective in the feminine singular form, describing the type of answer expected.
Potrzebuję słownej odpowiedzi.
I need a verbal answer.
The word 'słowną' here describes the type of agreement, implying it was given through speech rather than written.
Otrzymałem słowną zgodę na realizację projektu.
I received a verbal agreement to proceed with the project.
The term 'słowna' is used to imply the critique was expressed through words, not action or other modes.