graphic

1 of 3

adjective

graph·ic ˈgra-fik How to pronounce graphic (audio)

variants or less commonly graphical

ˈgra-fi-kəl How to pronounce graphic (audio)

: of or relating to the pictorial arts

also : pictorial

: of, relating to, or involving such reproductive methods as those of engraving, etching, lithography, photography, serigraphy, and woodcut

: of or relating to the art of printing

: relating or according to graphics

: formed by writing, drawing, or engraving

graphic inscriptions

usually graphic

: vividly or plainly shown or described

a graphic sex scene

: using offensive or obscene words : including swear words

… used graphic language on camera and then abruptly ended the impromptu press conference. The vulgarity made headlines.

Michael Martinez

: marked by clear lifelike or vividly realistic description

… its most graphic and beautiful stanzas …

John Livingston Lowes

usually graphical : of, relating to, or represented by a graph

: of or relating to the written or printed word or the symbols or devices used in writing or printing to represent sound or convey meaning

the graphic symbols of the ancient Egyptians

graphically

ˈgra-fi-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce graphic (audio)

adverb

graphicness

ˈgra-fik-nəs How to pronounce graphic (audio)

noun

graphic

2 of 3

noun

: a product of graphic art

graphics plural : the graphic media

: a graphic representation (such as a picture, map, or graph) used especially for illustration

His presentation included a number of informational graphics.

: a pictorial image displayed on a computer screen

the program's graphics are impressive

graphics plural in form but singular or plural in construction : the art or science of drawing a representation of an object on a two-dimensional surface according to mathematical rules of projection

graphics plural in form but singular or plural in construction : the process whereby a computer displays graphics

: a printed message superimposed on a television picture

Synonyms

Adjective

delineated
pictorial
picturesque
visual
vivid

Noun

diagram
figure
illustration
plate
visual

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Example Sentences

Adjective the report offered many graphic details about the devastating earthquake that rocked the area got a degree in graphic design Noun She illustrated her talk with a graphic showing state population growth. the use of graphics in the text of the dictionary helps to break up the visual monotony of the page

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The entrepreneur will be teaming up with executive producer Antoinetta Hairston-Stallings, operation executive Kisha Cavette-Williams, actor and producer Novi Brown, and graphic designer Courtney Coprich.

Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 His artwork and illustrations mix his own Mexican heritage with the influences of Alphonse Mucha’s Art Nouveau, ‘60s psychedelic poster art, Austrian art deco, and graphic designer Milton Glaser.

Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 The graffiti etched onto the walls of Skepta's painting were additions made by artist Slawn, music producer and graffiti artist Goldie and graphic designer Chito.

Shama Nasinde, CNN, 6 Sep. 2022 Before opening the business with her husband in Bowling Green, Johnston was a part-time graphic designer.

Sue Kiesewetter, The Enquirer, 23 Aug. 2022 His fee begins at $25,000 and clients also cover the costs of printing, a graphic designer, and any additional fees.

Adrienne Gaffney, Town & Country, 19 Aug. 2022 Mike Winkelmann is a graphic designer from Charleston, S.C., who hit the jackpot in the NFT market with his digital creations, marketed under his professional name, Beeple.

Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 18 Aug. 2022 Their home was filled with music—not metal, which Lisa, a graphic designer, hates, but more soothing music by Sade and Sting.

Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2022 Kevin Windsor, a graphic designer in London, watched the match with his 3-year-old daughter, who was wearing a princess gown.

New York Times, 1 Aug. 2022

Noun

The graphic, which ran with a Sept. 2 Page One article about investors’ outlook, misspelled the name as ME Group.

WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 Elder Kardashian sister Kourtney also shared the graphic, which has now amassed 1.9 million likes in only four days.

Anya Meyerowitz, Glamour, 27 July 2022 The Tencent version was far less explosive: instead, viewers got an on-screen graphic saying that the police foiled the plot, arrested all the criminals and sent the protagonist to an asylum.

Lyric Li, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022 An accompanying graphic on state broadcaster CCTV showed those occurred in the north, east, and south.

Johnson Lai And Huizhong Wu, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Aug. 2022 An accompanying graphic on state broadcaster CCTV showed those occurred in the north, east, and south.

Johnson Lai And Huizhong Wu, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Aug. 2022 The other interior detail that's specific to Edition 1988 models is a graphic that lets everyone know the car is one of 394.

Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 31 May 2022 But the image of an unborn dolphin is a computer graphic.

Dezimey Kum, USA TODAY, 15 May 2022 Speaking of money in the race, the Los Angeles Times has published an interactive graphic that shows from where in the city each candidate has received money.

Justin Raystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective and Noun

Latin graphicus, from Greek graphikos, from graphein

Adjective combining form

Late Latin -graphicus, from Greek -graphikos, from graphikos

First Known Use

Adjective

1637, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1944, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

单词	graphics
释义	graphic 1 of 3 adjective graph·ic ˈgra-fik variants or less commonly graphical ˈgra-fi-kəl 1 a : of or relating to the pictorial arts also : pictorial b : of, relating to, or involving such reproductive methods as those of engraving, etching, lithography, photography, serigraphy, and woodcut c : of or relating to the art of printing d : relating or according to graphics 2 : formed by writing, drawing, or engraving graphic inscriptions 3 usually graphic a : vividly or plainly shown or described a graphic sex scene b : using offensive or obscene words : including swear words … used graphic language on camera and then abruptly ended the impromptu press conference. The vulgarity made headlines. Michael Martinez c : marked by clear lifelike or vividly realistic description … its most graphic and beautiful stanzas … John Livingston Lowes 4 usually graphical : of, relating to, or represented by a graph 5 : of or relating to the written or printed word or the symbols or devices used in writing or printing to represent sound or convey meaning the graphic symbols of the ancient Egyptians graphically ˈgra-fi-k(ə-)lē adverb graphicness ˈgra-fik-nəs noun graphic 2 of 3 noun 1 a : a product of graphic art b graphics plural : the graphic media 2 a : a graphic representation (such as a picture, map, or graph) used especially for illustration His presentation included a number of informational graphics. b : a pictorial image displayed on a computer screen the program's graphics are impressive c graphics plural in form but singular or plural in construction : the art or science of drawing a representation of an object on a two-dimensional surface according to mathematical rules of projection 3 graphics plural in form but singular or plural in construction : the process whereby a computer displays graphics 4 : a printed message superimposed on a television picture -graphic 3 of 3 adjective combining form variants or -graphical : written or transmitted in a (specified) way stylographic telegraphic Synonyms Adjective delineated pictorial picturesque visual vivid Noun diagram figure illustration plate visual See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective the report offered many graphic details about the devastating earthquake that rocked the area got a degree in graphic design Noun She illustrated her talk with a graphic showing state population growth. the use of graphics in the text of the dictionary helps to break up the visual monotony of the page Recent Examples on the Web Adjective The entrepreneur will be teaming up with executive producer Antoinetta Hairston-Stallings, operation executive Kisha Cavette-Williams, actor and producer Novi Brown, and graphic designer Courtney Coprich. Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 His artwork and illustrations mix his own Mexican heritage with the influences of Alphonse Mucha’s Art Nouveau, ‘60s psychedelic poster art, Austrian art deco, and graphic designer Milton Glaser. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 The graffiti etched onto the walls of Skepta's painting were additions made by artist Slawn, music producer and graffiti artist Goldie and graphic designer Chito. Shama Nasinde, CNN, 6 Sep. 2022 Before opening the business with her husband in Bowling Green, Johnston was a part-time graphic designer. Sue Kiesewetter, The Enquirer, 23 Aug. 2022 His fee begins at $25,000 and clients also cover the costs of printing, a graphic designer, and any additional fees. Adrienne Gaffney, Town & Country, 19 Aug. 2022 Mike Winkelmann is a graphic designer from Charleston, S.C., who hit the jackpot in the NFT market with his digital creations, marketed under his professional name, Beeple. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 18 Aug. 2022 Their home was filled with music—not metal, which Lisa, a graphic designer, hates, but more soothing music by Sade and Sting. Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2022 Kevin Windsor, a graphic designer in London, watched the match with his 3-year-old daughter, who was wearing a princess gown. New York Times, 1 Aug. 2022 Noun The graphic, which ran with a Sept. 2 Page One article about investors’ outlook, misspelled the name as ME Group. WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 Elder Kardashian sister Kourtney also shared the graphic, which has now amassed 1.9 million likes in only four days. Anya Meyerowitz, Glamour, 27 July 2022 The Tencent version was far less explosive: instead, viewers got an on-screen graphic saying that the police foiled the plot, arrested all the criminals and sent the protagonist to an asylum. Lyric Li, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022 An accompanying graphic on state broadcaster CCTV showed those occurred in the north, east, and south. Johnson Lai And Huizhong Wu, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Aug. 2022 An accompanying graphic on state broadcaster CCTV showed those occurred in the north, east, and south. Johnson Lai And Huizhong Wu, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Aug. 2022 The other interior detail that's specific to Edition 1988 models is a graphic that lets everyone know the car is one of 394. Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 31 May 2022 But the image of an unborn dolphin is a computer graphic. Dezimey Kum, USA TODAY, 15 May 2022 Speaking of money in the race, the Los Angeles Times has published an interactive graphic that shows from where in the city each candidate has received money. Justin Raystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective and Noun Latin graphicus, from Greek graphikos, from graphein Adjective combining form Late Latin -graphicus, from Greek -graphikos, from graphikos First Known Use Adjective 1637, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Noun 1944, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing graphic graphic arts graphic equalizer graphic design graphic novel graphic arts graphic equalizer graphic design graphic novel Kids Definition graphic 1 of 2 adjective graph·ic ˈgra-fik 1 : being written, drawn, printed, or engraved A map is a graphic representation of an area's geography. 2 : described in very clear detail She gave a graphic account of an accident. 3 : of or relating to the pictorial arts or to printing graphic 2 of 2 noun 1 : a picture, map, or graph used for illustration 2 graphics plural : a pictorial image or series of images displayed on a computer screen graphics noun plural of graphic as in diagrams something that visually explains or decorates a text the use of graphics in the text of the dictionary helps to break up the visual monotony of the page Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance diagrams visuals illustrations figures drawings pictures depictions plates artworks captions arts portraits representations images portrayals pictograms illuminations pictographs insets explanations keys explications pictorializations clarifications legends elucidations expositions
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graphic

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