adjective

futuristic

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adjective

Looking or seeming so advanced that it appears to belong to the future.

"The new building has a futuristic glass facade."

"The concept car looked futuristic, with no visible steering wheel."

How to Use Futuristic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLooking like something from a far-off, technologically advanced time.

Common pairings

futuristic design futuristic technology futuristic city

more futuristic comparative, most futuristic superlative

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The new building has a _____ glass facade.

From future + the adjective-forming suffix -istic.

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