adj
clairvoyant
kleh-uh-VOY-uhnt
Clairvoyant (adj) means Supposedly able to perceive things beyond the normal senses, such as future events or hidden information. Example: “She claims to be clairvoyant and can sense things before they happen.”
adj
1
Supposedly able to perceive things beyond the normal senses, such as future events or hidden information.
"She claims to be clairvoyant and can sense things before they happen."
noun
1
A person who claims the psychic ability to perceive things beyond the normal senses.
"They visited a clairvoyant to have their fortune read."
How to use clairvoyant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone (or something) supposedly able to see or sense things ordinary senses can't — like the future or hidden facts.
Common pairings
visit a clairvoyant
clairvoyant powers
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Word forms
- Plural
- clairvoyants
- Comparative
- more clairvoyant
- Superlative
- most clairvoyant
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Etymology
From French clairvoyant, from clair ("clear") + voyant ("seeing").
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What does “clairvoyant” mean?
The word “clairvoyant” means supposedly able to perceive things beyond the normal senses, such as future events or hidden information. In plain terms, someone (or something) supposedly able to see or sense things ordinary senses can't — like the future or hidden facts.
How do you pronounce “clairvoyant”?
“Clairvoyant” is pronounced kleh-uh-VOY-uhnt (/ˌklɛɹˈvɔɪ.ənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “clairvoyant” in a sentence?
Here is “clairvoyant” used in a sentence: “She claims to be clairvoyant and can sense things before they happen.”
What part of speech is “clairvoyant”?
Depending on how it is used, “clairvoyant” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “clairvoyant” come from?
The word “clairvoyant” comes from French. From French clairvoyant, from clair ("clear") + voyant ("seeing").
How many meanings does “clairvoyant” have?
“Clairvoyant” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: supposedly able to perceive things beyond the normal senses, such as future events or hidden information.
