# visually

/ˈvɪʒwəɫi/ (US) · /vˈɪʒuːəli/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/visually
Updated: 2026-05-03

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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 notes

- Typically placed before the adjective it modifies or after the verb.

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