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visual

Definition

  • noun: something you look at (such as a picture, chart, or film) that is used to make something more appealing or easier to understand
  • noun: something (as a graphic) that appeals to the sight and is used for effect or illustration
  • adjective: relating to seeing or to the eyes
  • adjective: of, relating to, or used in vision
  • usually used in plural
  • synonyms: visible, optical, ocular

Examples

  • people who are 'visually impaired' [=people who cannot see well]

  • She appreciates the 'visual' arts such as painting and film.

  • a film director known for his powerful/stunning 'visuals'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) There's nothing you can do. He'll get you. You haven't got a chance. There must be something! Fella, don't kid yourself. There are things you could try: Acid for his visual system, noise for his hearing.... No matter what, he'll always be one jump ahead of you! You haven't got a chance! Yes, l do. (..)
    1973 Westworld
  • (..) Now, that's just rude! Hey, Sheriff! Come on! What's his problem? Nothing. He got shot up today, so we're taking the opportunity... ...to replace the visual cortex. Using the new infrared units. And we're increasing audio sensitivity. You called for me, my lord? Yes. How long have you been (..)
    1973 Westworld