visionary
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1. visionary - Noun
2. visionary - Adjective
3. visionary - Adjective Satellite
Meaning
Of or pertaining to a visions or visions; characterized by, appropriate to, or favorable for, visions.
Affected by phantoms; disposed to receive impressions on the imagination; given to reverie; apt to receive, and act upon, fancies as if they were realities.
Existing in imagination only; not real; fanciful; imaginary; having no solid foundation; as, visionary prospect; a visionary scheme or project.
One whose imagination is disturbed; one who sees visions or phantoms.
One whose imagination overpowers his reason and controls his judgment; an unpractical schemer; one who builds castles in the air; a daydreamer.
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airy theories about socioeconomic improvement
visionary schemes for getting rich
A compelling philosophy has emerged from the European tradition of adult education that provides a simple yet visionary orientation.
A controversial figure, Mao is regarded as one of the most important individuals in modern world history, citation and is also known as a theorist, military strategist, poet and visionary.
Although the ultimate attainment for this type of mysticism is union with God, it is not necessarily visionary, nor does it hope only for ecstatic experiences; instead, mystical life is successful if it is imbued with charity.
“But we’ve also been looking for existing startups that we can help in our areas of expertise, but until now we haven’t found the critical combination of a visionary entrepreneur, with a great idea, that needed and wanted outside help.”