Visionary

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈvɪʒəˌnɛri/

Definitions of visionary

noun a person with original ideas about what the future will or could be like

Example Sentences

A1 She is a visionary, always coming up with creative ideas.

A2 The visionary behind the project had a clear goal in mind.

B1 The company's visionary saw potential in the new technology.

B2 As a visionary leader, he inspired his team to think outside the box.

C1 The visionary's bold ideas revolutionized the industry.

C2 Many consider Elon Musk to be a visionary in the field of technology.

adjective thinking about or planning the future with imagination or wisdom

Example Sentences

A1 She had a visionary idea to start a community garden.

A2 The company's CEO is known for his visionary leadership.

B1 The artist's paintings were described as visionary and ahead of their time.

B2 The architect's design was considered visionary and innovative.

C1 The scientist was hailed as a visionary for his groundbreaking research in the field of genetics.

C2 The visionary entrepreneur revolutionized the tech industry with his innovative ideas.

Examples of visionary in a Sentence

formal The CEO was known for being a visionary leader, always thinking ahead of the curve.

informal My uncle is a visionary when it comes to investing in new technologies.

slang That artist is so visionary, their work is ahead of its time.

figurative Her visionary ideas painted a picture of a brighter future for the company.

Grammatical Forms of visionary

past tense

visioned

plural

visionaries

comparative

more visionary

superlative

most visionary

present tense

vision

future tense

will vision

perfect tense

have visioned

continuous tense

is visioning

singular

visionary

positive degree

visionary

infinitive

to vision

gerund

visioning

participle

visioned

Origin and Evolution of visionary

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'visionary' originated from the Latin word 'visionarius' which means 'pertaining to a vision or dream.'
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who has the ability to see visions or dreams, the word 'visionary' has evolved to also refer to individuals who have innovative ideas or a forward-thinking perspective.