graphic
0 antonyms and opposites of graphic, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Presented visually, through drawings, images, or pictures.
How to use graphic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Greek graphikos, "relating to drawing or writing," from graphein, "to write" or "scratch" — the same root behind "carve."
Full origin of graphic →Frequently asked questions
What does “graphic” mean?
The word “graphic” means presented visually, through drawings, images, or pictures. In plain terms, relating to pictures or images, or describing something shown in vivid, unflinching detail.
How do you pronounce “graphic”?
“Graphic” is pronounced GRA-fihk (/ˈɡɹæfɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “graphic” in a sentence?
Here is “graphic” used in a sentence: “The report included graphic charts explaining the data.”
What part of speech is “graphic”?
Depending on how it is used, “graphic” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “graphic” come from?
The word “graphic” comes from Latin. From Greek graphikos, "relating to drawing or writing," from graphein, "to write" or "scratch" — the same root behind "carve.".
Is “graphic” a common word?
“Graphic” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “graphic” have?
“Graphic” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: presented visually, through drawings, images, or pictures.
What is the difference between graphic and graphical?
Graphic usually means related to visual images or vividly detailed, while graphical is the more technical adjective for anything shown through graphs, diagrams, or a visual interface, as in "graphical user interface." In everyday use, "graphic design" takes graphic, not graphical.
When should you use graphic instead of vivid?
Both describe detailed, striking imagery, but graphic specifically implies explicit, often disturbing detail, especially of violence or sex, while vivid simply means clear and lifelike. A sunset can be vivid, but graphic usually signals content some may find shocking.
What is the difference between graphic and explicit?
Graphic emphasises that something is shown or described in vivid, unflinching detail, while explicit stresses that something is stated fully and openly, leaving nothing implied. Content can be both, but "graphic violence" focuses on the vividness and "explicit language" on the directness.