Meaning & use
Optically
Last updated
In a way that relates to vision, light, or the appearance of something as perceived by the eye.
See it in a sentence
The fabric was optically brightened to appear whiter than it actually was.
Optically, the two colors looked almost identical under fluorescent lighting.
A note on using this word
"Optically" is common in both scientific writing (optics, physics) and everyday marketing language, as in "optically whitened" products.
Words with a similar meaning
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “Optically”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.