Word Adverb
visually
adv.
manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈvɪʒwəɫi/ UK /vˈɪʒuːəli/ vis·ual·ly
Definition
adv.in a way that relates to what you can see. You use this when talking about how something looks rather than how it sounds or feels.
adv.relating to the sense of sight or the use of images. Often modifies adjectives to specify that a quality is perceived through the eyes.
Examples
“The movie is visually stunning.”
“The new website is visually appealing, but the navigation menu is quite difficult to use.”
“The director chose to tell the story visually, relying on lighting and composition rather than heavy dialogue to convey the protagonist's growing isolation.”
Usage
Typically placed before the adjective it modifies or after the verb.
Real-world usage
Etymology
From visual + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated