clairvoyant — having the supposed ability to see future events or perceive things that are not physically present
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having the supposed ability to see future events or perceive things that are not physically present
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈklɛrvɔɪənt/
Korean meaning: 초능력으로 미래를 보거나 물리적으로 존재하지 않는 것을 감지할 수 있는
Korean pronunciation: **클래어**보이언트
Example Sentences
- My grandmother was surprisingly clairvoyant - she predicted I'd become a teacher before I even liked school.
- The clairvoyant's prediction that I'd meet my soulmate at a coffee shop was wrong - I met him at a donut shop instead.
- He claimed to be clairvoyant but couldn't even predict that his own wife was planning a surprise party.
clairvoyant
ADJECTIVE//ˈklɛrvɔɪənt//
having the supposed ability to see future events or perceive things that are not physically present
A clairvoyant fortune teller reveals future visions through her crystal ball
The flamboyant clairvoyant stays buoyant!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'clairvoyant', combining 'clair' (clear) from Latin 'clarus' and 'voyant' (seeing) from Latin 'vidēns'. The term emerged in French during the 17th century to describe those claiming supernatural visual perception.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother was surprisingly clairvoyant - she predicted I'd become a teacher before I even liked school.”
“The clairvoyant's prediction that I'd meet my soulmate at a coffee shop was wrong - I met him at a donut shop instead.”
“He claimed to be clairvoyant but couldn't even predict that his own wife was planning a surprise party.”
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