Clairvoyant

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Pronunciation: /klɛrˈvɔɪənt/

Definitions of clairvoyant

noun a person who claims to have a supernatural ability to perceive events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact

Example Sentences

A1 She claims to be clairvoyant and can see into the future.

A2 The clairvoyant predicted that I would meet someone special this week.

B1 The clairvoyant's readings are often accurate and insightful.

B2 I went to see a clairvoyant to gain some clarity on my life decisions.

C1 Many people seek out clairvoyants for guidance in important matters.

C2 The clairvoyant's uncanny ability to foresee events has earned them a loyal following.

adjective having or exhibiting an ability to perceive events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact

Example Sentences

A1 She claimed to have clairvoyant abilities.

A2 The clairvoyant woman predicted the outcome of the game.

B1 The clairvoyant medium was able to communicate with spirits.

B2 The clairvoyant detective helped solve the mysterious case.

C1 The clairvoyant's accuracy in predicting future events astounded everyone.

C2 The clairvoyant's insights into people's lives were uncannily accurate.

Examples of clairvoyant in a Sentence

formal The clairvoyant predicted the outcome of the stock market with remarkable accuracy.

informal My friend claims she's a clairvoyant and can see into the future.

slang I heard that clairvoyant dude can read minds and stuff.

figurative The author's writing was so insightful, it was as if he were a literary clairvoyant.

Grammatical Forms of clairvoyant

past tense

clairvoyanted

plural

clairvoyants

comparative

more clairvoyant

superlative

most clairvoyant

present tense

clairvoyants

future tense

will clairvoyant

perfect tense

have clairvoyanted

continuous tense

is clairvoyant

singular

clairvoyant

positive degree

clairvoyant

infinitive

to clairvoyant

gerund

clairvoyanting

participle

clairvoyant

Origin and Evolution of clairvoyant

First Known Use: 1650 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The word 'clairvoyant' originated from the French word 'clairvoyant', which is derived from the words 'clair' meaning clear and 'voyant' meaning seeing.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 17th century, 'clairvoyant' referred to someone who had the ability to see or perceive events or information beyond the normal human senses. Over time, the word has come to be used more broadly to describe anyone who claims to have the ability to perceive information in ways that are not easily explained by natural laws.