Visionary

/ˈvɪʒənɛri/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who has a strong vision for the future; an idealist.

He is a visionary who believes in creating a sustainable world.

A person with imaginative foresight.

Many consider the artist a visionary, as their work often predicts future trends.

adjective

Having or showing clear ideas about what should happen or be done in the future.

The visionary leader outlined a bold plan for the company's future.

Characterized by unusual foresight and imagination.

Her visionary approach to problem-solving has transformed the industry.

From the Latin 'visionarius', meaning 'of sight, or relating to sight'.

visionary leadership

Leadership that is forward-thinking and innovative.

visionary thinking

Thinking characterized by creative and original ideas.

visionary art

Art that expresses imaginative ideas or concepts.

imagination

The faculty of forming new ideas, images, or concepts.

foresight

The ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future.

creativity

The use of imagination or original ideas to create something.

A person who is incredibly optimistic about future trends.

He's such a visionary, always talking about what's coming next in tech!

Someone whose ideas are often seen as unrealistic.

Yeah, he's a visionary, but sometimes his plans are just too far-fetched.