visually
VIHZ-yoo-uh-lee
Visually (adv) means By or through sight. Example: “The two paint colours are visually almost identical.”
adv
1
By or through sight.
"The radar's detection was confirmed visually, because seeing is believing."
"The two paint colours are visually almost identical."
"The museum offers tours for visually impaired visitors, with touchable models of the exhibits."
"Visually, the new website is much cleaner than the old one."
How to use visually
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn terms of how something looks, or by using sight.
Common pairings
visually appealing
visually impaired
visually similar
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more visually
- Superlative
- most visually
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Etymology
From visual + -ly.
Synonyms
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optically
by sight
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What does “visually” mean?
The word “visually” means by or through sight. In plain terms, in terms of how something looks, or by using sight.
How do you pronounce “visually”?
“Visually” is pronounced VIHZ-yoo-uh-lee (/ˈvɪzju.əli/ in IPA).
How do you use “visually” in a sentence?
Here is “visually” used in a sentence: “The two paint colours are visually almost identical.”
What part of speech is “visually”?
“Visually” is an adverb.
Is “visually” a common word?
“Visually” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between visually and visibly?
Visually relates to sight as a means of perceiving or presenting something, as in "visually appealing," while visibly means noticeably or in a way that can be seen, as in "visibly upset." Visually describes the mode of perception; visibly describes something that is apparent to the eye.
When should you use visually instead of aesthetically?
Use visually when referring broadly to sight or visual perception, such as "visually impaired" or "visually distinct," and use aesthetically when specifically judging beauty or artistic quality. Visually is the more neutral, general term, while aesthetically carries a stronger sense of taste and design.
What common phrases use visually?
Common collocations include visually impaired, visually appealing, visually striking, and visually stunning, all of which describe how something appears to the eye. These phrases appear frequently in design, education, and everyday descriptive writing.
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