Word
visually
Phoneticsvis·ual·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈvɪʒwəɫi/
UK/vˈɪʒuːəli/
Adverb of manner
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.”
Examples
simple
“The movie is visually stunning.”
contextual
“The new website is visually appealing, but the navigation menu is quite difficult to use.”
complex
“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 Examples
“Plans for the building included finding new ways to visually represent mathematics in the space.” “Maresca might visually be Pep's doppelganger, but he looks to be filling some enormous shoes with toddler feet at the moment.” Etymology
From visual + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Updated
- アルファベット
- 読み方の一覧 →
QR code
englishreference.com/q/visually