Synonyms for

Optical

Verb / ˈɑ:ptɪkʌl / Another word for optical — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to sight or vision

Synonyms & similar words

opthalmic visual optic ocular visual ocular sighted perceptual eyeful eye-catching eye-opening eye-popping eye-grabbing eye-witness eye-centric eye-deceiving eye-fooling eye-tricking eye-dazzling eye-striking eye-appealing eye-pleasing eye-satisfying eye-friendly

Synonyms by register

Formal

visual optic ophthalmic

Literary

seeing perceptual

Antonyms

nonvisual unseen invisible abstract conceptual

Common collocations

  • optical illusion
  • optical fiber
  • optical instrument
  • optical zoom
  • optical sensor
  • optical disc
  • optical character recognition

Word family

noun optics
adjective optical

Usage note

Primarily used to describe things related to sight or vision, or to the properties of light. It is often contrasted with auditory or tactile senses.

Example sentences

  1. I went to the optometrist to get my optical exam.
  2. The telescope uses optical lenses to see faraway objects.
  3. The optical illusion made the picture look like it was moving.
  4. He wore an optical headband to help him see better.
  5. The artist used optical illusions to make his artwork stand out.

Quotes

  • The eye is the most refined of our senses, the one which communicates most immediately with our mind, our consciousness, our will.
  • The eye is a very quick instrument, much quicker than the ear. The eye gets it immediately.
  • The eye is constantly selecting and rejecting, and so the picture that it presents to us is always changing.

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