visual
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈvɪʒuəl/
KK: /ˈvɪʒuəl/
adjective
Definition
Related to seeing or sight; something that can be seen or is made to be seen.
Example
The presentation included many visual aids to help explain the topic.
Conversation
I really love the visual effects in that movie we watched last night.
Yeah, they were stunning! It made the whole experience more immersive.
I agree! The visual storytelling was so captivating.
Definitely! It kept me engaged from start to finish.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
optical
graphic
pictorial
Antonyms
invisible
nonvisual
unseen
noun
Definition
A picture, chart, or graphic that is designed to be seen and is used to illustrate or promote something.
Example
The presentation included many visuals to help explain the complex ideas.
Conversation
Did you see that new art exhibit downtown?
Yeah, the visuals were absolutely stunning!
I loved how they used colors to create different moods.
Root Explanation
Visual → It is formed from "visus" (meaning sight) and the suffix "-al" (meaning relating to). The word "visual" refers to something that relates to or is perceived by sight.
Memory Tip
Think of 'sight' ('visus') to remember that 'visual' means relating to what you can see.
Visually Confused Words
vistal
vishal
vidual
visa
vial
nonvisual
divisural