visual
adjective
vi·su·al
| \ ˈvi-zhə-wəl
, -zhəl; ˈvizh-wəl\
, -zhəl; ˈvizh-wəl\
Definition of visual
(Entry 1 of 2)
visual
nounDefinition of visual (Entry 2 of 2)
: something (such as a graphic) that appeals to the sight and is used for effect or illustration
—usually used in plural
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Other Words from visual
Adjective
visually
\ ˈvi-zhə-wə-lē
, -zhə-lē ; ˈvizh-wə-lē \
adverb
, -zhə-lē ; ˈvizh-wə-lē \
adverb
Synonyms & Antonyms for visual
Synonyms: Adjective
Synonyms: Noun
diagram, figure, graphic, illustration, plate
Antonyms: Adjective
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Examples of visual in a Sentence
Adjective
color, shape, and other visual attributes She appreciates the visual arts such as painting and film. Maps are a visual tool for learning.Noun
Should I include some visuals in my presentation? a film director known for his powerful visuals
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
In a few deft visual and verbal moves, Pruitt’s work, as presented in Oberlin, suggests the outlines of a vast historical topic. — Steven Litt, cleveland.com, "An urgent look at 400 years of history: ‘Black Atlantic’ exhibit in Oberlin explores impact of slavery," 25 Aug. 2019 Naturally, Andrews reached out to that lieutenant, who told her she needed to put together a really compelling visual, like a PowerPoint, to illustrate to the importance of more inclusive hair regulations. — Lindsay Schallon, Glamour, "Employers Have Policed Black Hair for Decades. These Four Women Have Had Enough," 13 Aug. 2019 This Rogers Park fest highlights the neighborhood’s thriving visual and performing arts hub. — Web Behrens, chicagotribune.com, "15 things to do with the kids Aug. 12-18," 11 Aug. 2019 Guests lucky enough to be invited to celebrate her 22nd birthday over the weekend in Italy aboard a yacht were treated to all kinds of visual and sensual thrills. — Sonja Haller, USA TODAY, "Stormi sings sweetly to mom Kylie Jenner at lavish yacht party celebrating 22nd birthday," 11 Aug. 2019 Because the novels are very visual to me, and staged, in a way. — The New Yorker, "Toni Morrison on Her Last Novel and the Voices of Her Characters," 7 Aug. 2019 His biggest takeaway from researching the entire project was at how Scott brought his visual and storytelling instincts to the project and was able to fully realize it. — Andrew Liptak, The Verge, "J.W. Rinzler’s The Making of Alien is the definitive story of the classic horror film," 4 Aug. 2019 Watching Odesza is more akin to watching an orchestra than attending a typical dance music show; the group has perfected the art of visual and sonic stimulation. — Erin Granat, Billboard, "ODESZA Bring Tears, Fireworks & Leon Bridges to Final Stop of 'A Moment Apart' Tour," 29 July 2019 But Sun King didn't pay for the more than $400,000 worth of visual and audio equipment. — Kaitlin Lange, Indianapolis Star, "Here's how much Carmel's Midtown Plaza and its big screen TV cost taxpayers," 22 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Her latest project is proof that despite the ever-evolving music world, there can only be one Missy, and her icon status is evident in the beauty choices for the visuals. — Aimee Simeon, refinery29.com, "One Man, 6 Hours, & 1,000 Braids: What It Took To Create Missy Elliott's Iconology Cover," 24 Aug. 2019 But Balvin's show was incredibly entertaining, with sharp choreography and playful visuals like dancing dinosaurs. — Jr Radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "The Milwaukee Bucks' Fiserv Forum had a blockbuster first year. Here are the 14 top events from Year 1.," 21 Aug. 2019 With detail and sweep, interviews and you-are-there visuals, the filmmakers quickly establish a clear, strong narrative line as the new enterprise — Fuyao Glass America — gets off the ground. — Manohla Dargis, New York Times, "‘American Factory’ Review: The New Global Haves and Have-Nots," 20 Aug. 2019 The promise of being able to play on Stadia, getting maxed-out 4K visuals without investing in a high-end graphics card of your own? — Hayden Dingman, PCWorld, "Google shows off Stadia streaming games: Cyberpunk 2077, Mortal Kombat 11, and more," 19 Aug. 2019 For those looking for something extra special, Fleming’s can create custom experiences in their private dining space, such as a birthday in Paris complete with a French menu and visuals from the City of Light. — Daily Pilot, "On Food: “Five senses” dining at Fleming’s in Newport Beach," 19 Aug. 2019 The big difference lies in how Igarashi and his team updated the gameplay and visuals. — Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, "Roundup: ‘Bloodstained’ highlights games that shouldn’t be overlooked," 16 Aug. 2019 Although her project dropped earlier this year, the singer has been rolling out visuals that are nothing less than stellar. — Nandi Howard, Essence, "Ari Lennox's Stylist Spills The Outfit Details For "BMO"," 12 Aug. 2019 Emotional maturity varies among children but many experts recommend shielding younger children from graphic visuals. — Sonja Haller, USA TODAY, "Talking to kids about El Paso, Dayton shootings? Use the 4 S's to discuss cruel violence," 4 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'visual.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for visual
visual
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of visual
(Entry 1 of 2)
: relating to seeing or to the eyes
visual
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of visual (Entry 2 of 2)
: something you look at (such as a picture, chart, or film) that is used to make something more appealing or easier to understand
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visual
adjective
vi·su·al
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