adj
Uncommon
visionary
VIHZHN-ree
Visionary (adj) means showing unusual foresight or imaginative insight about the future. Example: “The architect was known for his visionary designs decades ahead of their time.”
adj
1
Showing unusual foresight or imaginative insight about the future.
"The architect was known for his visionary designs decades ahead of their time."
noun
1
A person with original, forward-looking ideas.
"She's often described as a visionary who transformed the industry."
How to use visionary
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone (or something) marked by bold, imaginative foresight about what's possible.
Common pairings
a visionary leader
visionary thinking
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Word forms
- Plural
- visionaries
- Comparative
- more visionary
- Superlative
- most visionary
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Etymology
From vision plus the adjective-forming suffix -ary.
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What does “visionary” mean?
The word “visionary” means showing unusual foresight or imaginative insight about the future. In plain terms, someone (or something) marked by bold, imaginative foresight about what's possible.
How do you pronounce “visionary”?
“Visionary” is pronounced VIHZHN-ree (/ˈvɪʒəˌnɛɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “visionary” in a sentence?
Here is “visionary” used in a sentence: “The architect was known for his visionary designs decades ahead of their time.”
What part of speech is “visionary”?
Depending on how it is used, “visionary” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “visionary” a common word?
“Visionary” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “visionary” have?
“Visionary” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: showing unusual foresight or imaginative insight about the future.
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