visionary (n.)

  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

    [ Syn: illusionist , seer ]

    visionary (adj.)

  1. not practical or realizable; speculative; airy theories about socioeconomic improvement; visionary schemes for getting rich

    [ Syn: airy , impractical , laputan , windy ]

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