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/
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
The clairvoyant sees a stranger's future just by holding their hand.
The flamboyant clairvoyant stays buoyant!
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🎤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.
Breakdown
clair (clear, from Latin clarus) + voyant (seeing, from Latin vidēns, present participle of vidēre) = clairvoyant (one who sees clearly or perceives beyond ordinary vision)
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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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