visionary (ˈvɪʒənərɪ
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Definitions
adjective
- marked by vision or foresight ⇒
a visionary leader
- incapable of being realized or effected; unrealistic
- (of people) characterized by idealistic or radical ideas, esp impractical ones
- given to having visions
- of, of the nature of, or seen in visions
noun
- a visionary person
Alternative Forms
ˈvisionariness nounSynonyms
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idealistic,
romantic,
unrealistic,
utopian,
dreaming,
speculative,
impractical,
dreamy,
unworkable,
quixotic,
starry-eyed,
with your head in the clouds
Usage examples
Caroline floated up the aisle on her father's arm, a visionary creature shimmering in ivory silk.
, The Ambassador's Women (1986)As a tribute to the visionary who triggered the industrial revolution in the country, the place has been named Jamshedpur.
India Today (2001)He is CHUM's best-known personality and is considered an ego-driven visionary in TV broadcasting.
Globe and Mail (2003)`Your role in Europe is not to make visionary statements without substance.
Independent (1998)`We shall no more be condemned for visionary acts of sin, than we shall be crowned for imaginary martyrdom.
, Our Dreaming Mind (1994)