Synonyms of optical

optical

adjective

ˈäp-ti-kəl 

as in optic

of, relating to, or used in vision

an optical illusion that fools most people

Synonyms & Similar Words

• optic
• visual
• ocular
• focusing
• sighted
• seeing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of optical

The pie chart below shows our estimates for 2025 of digital storage capacity used in the industry for HDDs, flash (SSDs), magnetic tape and optical storage. — Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

For optical networking, the primary constraint is indium phosphide, a specialty semiconductor that’s used to make the lasers that generate the light and the detectors that detect the light on either end of the fiber optic cable. — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 24 July 2026

In these works, Parsons moved away from saturated color and unlikely optical combinations to timeworn things, quietly acknowledging aging and the desire to make something that endures. — John Yau, ARTnews.com, 24 July 2026

The Razr Fold tries its best with its 50MP camera system, which includes a standard lens, an ultrawide lens, and a periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026

Phrases Containing optical

• optical illusion