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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
characterized by whimsical notions or impractical plans.
- synonyms:
- impractical, unrealistic, unworkable, whimsical
- antonyms:
- pragmatic
- similar words:
- fanciful, fantastic, impracticable, quixotic, romantic, starry-eyed, unfeasible
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definition 2: |
given to having visions or dreams.
- similar words:
- dreamy, imaginative, prophetic
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definition 3: |
imaginary.
- synonyms:
- imaginary, unreal
- similar words:
- airy, chimerical, delusive, fancied, fanciful, fantastic, illusory, phantom
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definition 4: |
idealistic; utopian.
- synonyms:
- idealistic, quixotic, utopian
- similar words:
- optimistic, romantic, starry-eyed
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related words: |
academic, creative, imaginative |
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part of speech: |
noun |
inflections: |
visionaries |
definition 1: |
one who sees visions.
- synonyms:
- prophet, seer
- similar words:
- augur, mystic, oracle, sibyl, soothsayer
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definition 2: |
a person who is given to whimsical notions or impractical plans.
- synonyms:
- dreamer
- antonyms:
- pragmatist
- similar words:
- idealist, romantic, wishful thinker
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definition 3: |
a person with a unique capability to predict what will become important in the future.
A truly great inventor, such as Henry Ford, is not simply an inventor, but a visionary. |
related words: |
doctrinaire, utopian |
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