visually

[ vizh-oo-uh-lee ]

adverb

1. in a visual manner; with respect to sight; by sight.

Word History and Origins

Origin of visually¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; visual, -ly

Example Sentences

My practice as a whole is really focused on sustainable creations that are visually interesting, because you recognize this older garment, but the way it’s been reworked, it feels more current.

From Los Angeles Times

Another student said it would be "really cool if someone who is visually impaired like us" won the competition.

From BBC

Zac Shaw, a Paralympic visually impaired sprinter, called it "hurtful" and said it was part of a "wider issue" in how disabled athletes are treated.

From BBC

The surreal, visually hypnotizing production by Italian director Romeo Castellucci made little effort to make narrative sense.

From Los Angeles Times

He knows that the outrageous quip is entertaining and that the visually dominant media will race to it to enhance ratings.

From Salon

Related Words

• optically
• visibly