Synonyms of visual

visual 1 of 2

adjective

ˈvi-zhə-wəl 

1

as in optical

of, relating to, or used in vision

the eyes are the primary visual organs in humans

Synonyms & Similar Words

• optical
• optic
• ocular
• seeing
• focusing
• sighted
• focussing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonvisual

2

as in visible

capable of being seen

that funny expression was a visual hint that she was getting bored

Synonyms & Similar Words

• visible
• noticeable
• apparent
• observable
• seeable
• clear
• obvious
• striking
• discernible
• perceptible
• superficial
• conspicuous
• detectable
• prominent
• overt
• discernable
• external
• evident
• manifest
• perceivable
• viewable
• outer
• outward
• patent
• eye-catching
• plain
• exposed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• invisible
• disappeared
• dissolved
• vanished
• indistinct
• slight
• imperceptible
• sightless
• vague
• faint
• unobtrusive
• unnoticeable
• melted
• inconspicuous
• insignificant
• unobservable
• viewless
• hidden
• latent
• obscure
• indiscernible
• covert
• evanesced
• vaporized
• evaporated
• disguised
• concealed
• shrouded
• buried

3

as in graphical

consisting of or relating to pictures

visual evidence that could be presented in court

Synonyms & Similar Words

• graphical
• graphic
• photographic
• pictorial
• illustrative
• video
• imaginal
• illustrational
• represented
• iconographical
• drawn
• iconographic
• pictographic
• painted
• hieroglyphical
• ideographic
• ideogrammic
• hieroglyphic
• ideogrammatic
• ideogramic

4

as in graphic

producing a mental picture through clear and impressive description

accounts of Civil War battles that are so grippingly visual that the reader recoils from the sight of so much blood

Synonyms & Similar Words

• graphical
• graphic
• vivid
• descriptive
• specific
• pictorial
• expressive
• picturesque
• explicit
• photographic
• depicted
• realistic
• delineated
• concrete
• fresh
• natural
• faithful
• sharp
• lifelike
• incisive

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• vague
• obscure
• unclear
• indeterminate
• nebulous
• sketchy
• dark
• faint
• indistinct
• fuzzy
• blurry
• indefinite
• shadowy
• indistinguishable
• foggy
• dim
• hazy
• muddy
• mysterious
• ambiguous
• bleary
• murky
• cryptic
• enigmatic
• inscrutable
• equivocal
• shadowlike
• enigmatical

visual

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noun

as in diagram

something that visually explains or decorates a text

the strong visuals in the beginning biology book compensate somewhat for the weak text

Synonyms & Similar Words

• diagram
• graphic
• illustration
• image
• drawing
• picture
• plate
• art
• caption
• artwork
• figure
• depiction
• representation
• illumination
• portrait
• key
• explanation
• portrayal
• explication
• legend
• pictogram
• exposition
• inset
• pictograph
• elucidation
• clarification
• pictorialization

Examples of visual in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

An unusual stellar explosion The search for visual evidence of the supernova, named SN 1181, went on for centuries before amateur astronomer Dana Patchick first discovered its remains in 2013. —Ashley Strickland, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024

The decor is always layered with varying textures and patterned accessories to add visual interest to the room. —Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024

Noun

In addition, Fincher will release a 25th anniversary art book, including new interviews, rare behind-the-scenes material and unearthed visuals. —Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024

In other words, your brain only has so much space to comprehend certain imagery—and playing a game like Tetris may effectively crowd out more disturbing visuals from the trauma. —Korin Miller, Health, 22 Oct. 2024