visually
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of visually
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; visual, -ly
Explanation
The adverb visually means "related to the sense of sight." For a kids' book to be visually interesting, it has to have illustrations to look at, and not just words. If a person is visually impaired, their ability to see is limited. And if an art exhibit is visually overwhelming, there's just too much for your eyes to take in at once. A critic who describes a movie as "visually stunning" simply means it's very nice to look at. Visually comes from the adjective visual and its Latin root, videre, "to see."
Example Sentences
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"I think we took novels to the next level, we took writing to the next level, because we're talking to people's imagination visually," he says.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
Without getting wet, we meet at the VR theater, put on some scuba gear and/or viewing gear and the screen takes us underwater visually so we “dive together.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
Meanwhile, more visually appealing insect groups such as butterflies and dragonflies receive a disproportionate share of conservation protections.
From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026
Rosi’s artistry grasps the limitations of being a long-term guest, visually juxtaposing the ancient and elemental, busts and people.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
When I was not attached to my cameras and I could not visually process things.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
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