adjective
Uncommon
futuristic
fyoot-shuh-RIHS-tihk
Futuristic (adjective) means looking or seeming so advanced that it appears to belong to the future. Example: “The new building has a futuristic glass facade.”
adjective
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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 notesIn plain EnglishLooking like something from a far-off, technologically advanced time.
Common pairings
futuristic design
futuristic technology
futuristic city
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more futuristic
- Superlative
- most futuristic
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Etymology
From future + the adjective-forming suffix -istic.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for futuristic
holistic
sadistic
artistic
autistic
logistic
heuristic
statistic
realistic
ballistic
hedonistic
linguistic
optimistic
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Frequently asked questions
What does “futuristic” mean?
The word “futuristic” means looking or seeming so advanced that it appears to belong to the future. In plain terms, looking like something from a far-off, technologically advanced time.
How do you pronounce “futuristic”?
“Futuristic” is pronounced fyoot-shuh-RIHS-tihk (/ˌfjut͡ʃəˈɹɪstɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “futuristic” in a sentence?
Here is “futuristic” used in a sentence: “The new building has a futuristic glass facade.”
What part of speech is “futuristic”?
“Futuristic” is an adjective.
Is “futuristic” a common word?
“Futuristic” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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