visionary
adjective/ˈvɪʒəˌnɛri/
Frequency rank: #8,441 most common English word
Meaning
A person with original ideas about what the future could or should be like; having strong, imaginative vision.
Example sentence
She was known as visionary leader who could see opportunities long before anyone else.
Synonyms & related words
- innovative
- imaginative
- forward-thinking
- pioneering
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