onscreen
As seen on a screen (as of television, film, or computer) rather than in real life.
Adjective
- As seen on a screen (as of television, film, or computer) rather than in real life.
- The two actors had a very realistic onscreen romance, but in reality they couldn't stand each other.
Origin
From on + screen.
Forms
Adverb
- Inside the frame of the cinema, television or computer screen.
- I leaned over her shoulder to see two cybergirls yanking out each other's hair. Katy was typing insults that appeared onscreen. - 2006, Gail Giles, Playing in Traffic:
- Think of them [task panes] as dialog boxes that enable you to type while they're onscreen. - 2010 May 10, Herbert L. Tyson, Word 2010 Bible:
- And the best voice actors — their names known to fans and promoted by companies — can become celebrities despite never appearing onscreen. - 2017 October 27, Todd C. Frankel, “In $25 billion video game industry, voice...