B2adjective 1K

Graphic

UK /["/ˈɡræfɪk/"]/ US /["/ˈɡræfɪk/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

connected with drawings and design, especially in the production of books, magazines, websites, etc.

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In simple words: Relating to pictures or images.

Examples

• graphic design
• a graphic designer
• a **graphic account/description** of a battle
• He kept telling us about his operation, in the most **graphic detail**.
• This is a very graphic account of life in Victorian England.

Usage notes

Commonly used in art, advertising, and design contexts. Not suitable for casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

graphic + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'graph' showing images or data.

Collocations

• graphic design
• graphic arts
• graphic content
• graphic illustration
• graphic representation

Synonyms

• vivid

Antonyms

• abstract
• vague

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'graphic novel' which is specific to comic books.
• Using 'graphic' as a verb rather than an adjective.