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Visionary Definition & Meaning

visionary
adjective
  1. not practical or realizable; speculative; "airy theories about socioeconomic improvement"; "visionary schemes for getting rich"
noun
  1. a person given to fanciful speculations and enthusiasms with little regard for what is actually possible
  2. a person with unusual powers of foresight

"Visionary" in song lyrics

See how visionary is used in real songs:

  • "Flick through every man I slay, Shay's still a visionary"
    7L & Esoteric — Loud and Clear
  • "My chest, wrist and ear is all visionary"
    Boss Hogg Outlawz — Freestyle (Track 13)
  • "Beat Club, they applaud, New South, visionary"
    Bubba Sparxxx f/ Duddy Ken — New South

Usage tips for "visionary"

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Frequently asked questions

What does visionary mean?
not practical or realizable; speculative; "airy theories about socioeconomic improvement"; "visionary schemes for getting rich" a person given to fanciful speculations and enthusiasms with little regard for what is actually possible a person with unusual powers of foresight
What part of speech is visionary?
Visionary is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does visionary have?
Visionary has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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