Synonyms for

Visionary

Verb / ˈvɪʒʌˌneri: / Another word for visionary — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who has original ideas and plans for the future.

Synonyms & similar words

impractical windy airy laputan seer illusionist innovator pioneer creative imaginative futurist idealistic original dreamer seer prophet reformer utopian forward-thinking ambitious progressive forward-looking inspired innovative enterprising radical

Synonyms by register

Formal

foresighted prescient prognostic far-sighted

Informal

dreamer innovator big-picture thinker

Literary

seer oracle prophet

Antonyms

unimaginative conventional practical mundane short-sighted uninspired

Common collocations

  • visionary leader
  • visionary idea
  • visionary company
  • visionary approach
  • visionary thinking
  • visionary architect
  • visionary plan

Word family

noun visionary
adjective visionary

Usage note

Often used to describe someone with exceptional foresight and innovative ideas, particularly in business or technology. Can sometimes imply impracticality if not balanced with realism.

Example sentences

  1. The visionary artist created amazing pieces of art that inspired others.
  2. The visionary leader had a plan to make the world a better place.
  3. The visionary scientist made groundbreaking discoveries that changed the world.
  4. The visionary writer wrote stories that captivated readers.
  5. The visionary architect designed buildings that were both beautiful and functional.

Quotes

  • A visionary is someone who can see the future, or thinks he sees it. Visionaries have two main qualities: they are intelligent, and they are lucky. - Ursula K. Le Guin
  • A visionary company is like a great work of art. Think of Michelangelo's scenes from Genesis on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel or his statue of David. Think of a great and enduring novel like Huckleberry Finn or Crime and Punishment. Think of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony or Shakespeare's Henry V. Think of a beautifully designed building, like the masterpieces of Frank Lloyd Wright or Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. You can't point to any one single item that makes the whole thing work; it's the entire work—all the pieces working together to create an overall effect—that leads to enduring greatness. - James C. Collins and Jerry I. Porras
  • A visionary is one who can find his way by moonlight, and see the dawn before the rest of the world. - Oscar Wilde

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