Visionary
ˈvɪʒənəri
Definitions
2 meaningsCharacterized by or given to fantasies; able to see beyond the present; insightful and forward-thinking.
ˈvɪʒənəri
Having or showing the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom.
The visionary artist created a series of paintings depicting a utopian future.
💡 Simply: Someone who can picture the future really well and comes up with cool ideas for how things could be. Think of it like someone who can see the future and makes plans based on it.
👶 For kids: Someone who has great ideas about the future.
More Examples
Elon Musk is considered a visionary entrepreneur due to his pioneering work in space exploration and electric vehicles.
The company's visionary strategy led to unprecedented growth.
How It's Used
"A visionary leader who transformed the company."
"He proposed a visionary plan for urban development."
A person with original ideas about what the future will or could be like; a person who is able to think about the future in an imaginative and intelligent way.
ˈvɪʒənəri
A person with original ideas about what the future will or could be like.
Steve Jobs was a visionary who revolutionized the tech industry.
💡 Simply: A person who has great ideas about the future and can imagine it really well. They're like dreamers but also doers, planning the future based on what they envision.
👶 For kids: Someone who has great ideas about the future.
More Examples
The city needed a visionary to bring about positive change.
She was recognized as a visionary in the field of sustainable architecture.
How It's Used
"The company was led by a true visionary."
"Many of the early tech entrepreneurs were considered visionaries."
Synonyms
Imaginative
Innovative
Insightful
Prophetic
Dreamer
Innovator
Pioneer
Prophet
Seer
Idioms & expressions
a man/woman of vision
A person who is able to look ahead and see what is needed or possible and who is able to make plans for the future.
"The company's success was largely due to its leader, a man of vision."
visionary leadership
Leadership that sets a clear direction and inspires others by painting a picture of the future.
"The company attributes its recent success to visionary leadership."
From Latin *visionarius*, derived from *visio* ('vision'). The word gained prominence during the Romantic era, often applied to artists, writers, and political thinkers.
The term 'visionary' became increasingly popular in the 19th century, particularly in Romantic literature and philosophy, to describe individuals with exceptional foresight and creative ability.