graphically

USAGE SUMMARY

"graphically" is a correct and usable word in written English.
It can be used to describe something that has been made or shown in a visual representation, for example: The presentation was graphically appealing and easy to understand.

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Encyclopedias

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

60 human-written examples

So much of the final two episodes depicts quite graphically what the thick of battle is like.

The Guardian - TV & Radio

And, of course, it does one other important thing – it illustrates all too graphically the worst of the west's hypocrisies.

The Guardian - Opinion

This haunting picture graphically depicts a medieval murder.

The Guardian - Arts

The map, according to MPs, "graphically demonstrated the way in which children's homes are located in close proximity to numerous other risks such as: drug crime, registered sex offenders and prison releases".

The Guardian

For whatever the establishment now is, the idea of a black, British star transmitting an embittered, alienated slang that graphically illustrates urban blight, that draws unnerving attention to a tense, endlessly fracturing racial divide, is deeply unwelcome.

The Guardian - Music

Howard Brenton's Christie in Love with its murderous hero in a chicken-wire pen full of tattered newspapers; Heathcote Williams's AC/DC, with its simulated trepanning of the skull of the late Victor Henry; the multi-authored Lay By, which graphically explored the details of a motorway rape.

The Guardian

But only recently could their misdeeds be graphically recorded.

The Economist

These graphically demonstrated the extent to which he corrupted almost all Peru's institutions.

The Economist

Japan has shown graphically how trying to trim a budget deficit when an economy is weak can actually worsen a country's long-term fiscal position.

The Economist

Scroll down a bit here and you can see that rate represented graphically, alongside field goals of varying lengths: there isn't a whole lot of daylight between the extra-point rate and the 100% bar.

The Economist

"More babies preferably this instant!" was one alarm call that graphically illustrates the problem: 1.3m births in 1960 but only 700,000 in 2004.

The Economist

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "graphically" to describe something vividly or explicitly, especially if it involves visual details.

Common error

Avoid using "graphically" when you mean "clearly" or "explicitly" in a non-visual context. The word implies a visual representation or a vivid description.

Linguistic Context

The adverb "graphically" modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to indicate that something is being presented in a visual manner or depicted vividly. Ludwig AI confirms that "graphically" is a valid and usable word.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

52%

Encyclopedias

24%

Science

24%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Wiki

0%

Reference

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

The adverb "graphically" is used to describe something presented in a visual format or depicted vividly. Ludwig AI confirms its correctness and usability. It is commonly used in news, encyclopedias, and scientific contexts. When writing, use "graphically" to indicate data representation or vivid descriptions but avoid it in non-visual contexts where "clearly" or "explicitly" would be more accurate. Related phrases include "visually", "diagrammatically", and "illustratively".

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

visually

Focuses on the visual aspect of representation, similar to showing something in a graphic manner.

diagrammatically

Specifically refers to representation using diagrams or charts.

illustratively

Emphasizes the role of providing an illustration or example.

pictorially

Highlights the use of pictures or images in the representation.

in a visual manner

A more verbose way of saying visually, emphasizing the mode of presentation.

schematically

Refers to a simplified representation, often showing the main elements.

in a diagram

Focuses specifically on the diagrammatic method of representation.

using visuals

Highlights the act of employing visual aids for explanation.

in a chart

Refers specifically to the chart method of representation.

by means of illustration

Emphasizes the illustrative method of clarifying a point.

FAQs

How can I use "graphically" in a sentence?

You can use "graphically" to describe something presented visually, such as "The data was graphically displayed in a chart" or to describe something in a vivid or explicit manner, such as "The movie graphically portrayed the horrors of war".

What's a good alternative to "graphically"?

Depending on the context, you can use alternatives like "visually", "illustratively", or "vividly".

Is it correct to say something was "graphically explained"?

While understandable, "graphically explained" is best used when the explanation involves visual aids. Otherwise, consider using "clearly explained" or "explicitly explained".

What does "graphically" mean?

"Graphically" means "in a way that involves visual representation" or "in a vivid and explicit manner". It refers to something that is either shown using visuals or described in great detail.