Visionary ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Visionary ( adjective )

1. Relating to or having the ability to see visions in a dream or trance, or as a supernatural apparition.
2. Characterized by clear, imaginative, or prophetic visions of the future.
3. Given to or characterized by fanciful, not presently workable ideas or schemes; imaginative or idealistic to an impractical degree.

Origin:

From latin visio, visionis (“a seeing, sight”) + -ary, from -arius (“-ary”).

Examples:

1. The visionary leader of the group had a dream of a world free of war and poverty.
2. His visionary ideas for the company propelled it to become a leader in the industry.
3. She was often criticized for her visionary but unrealistic plans for social reform.
4. The artist was known for his visionary paintings that depicted otherworldly scenes.
5. In her visionary state, she saw herself flying above the clouds.

(As a noun)

Visionary ( noun )

1. Relating to or having the ability to see visions in a dream or trance, or as a supernatural apparition.
2. Characterized by clear, imaginative, or prophetic visions of the future.
3. Given to or characterized by fanciful, not presently workable ideas or schemes; imaginative or idealistic to an impractical degree.

Origin:

From latin visio, visionis (“a seeing, sight”) + -ary, from -arius (“-ary”).

Examples:

1. The visionary leader of the group had a dream of a world free of war and poverty.
2. His visionary ideas for the company propelled it to become a leader in the industry.
3. She was often criticized for her visionary but unrealistic plans for social reform.
4. The artist was known for his visionary paintings that depicted otherworldly scenes.
5. In her visionary state, she saw herself flying above the clouds.