clairvoyant

noun
UK: /ˌklɛərˈvɔɪənt/
US: /ˌklerˈvɔɪənt/

  1. A person who says they can see what will happen in the future.

    1. The clairvoyant said I would meet a tall, dark stranger soon.
    2. Many people consult a clairvoyant hoping to gain insight into their romantic future.

  2. Someone who claims to have the power to see things that are not visible.

    1. She visited a clairvoyant to learn more about her past lives.
    2. Critics question whether any self-proclaimed clairvoyant actually possesses genuine psychic abilities.

Synonyms

seer psychic visionary oracle
clairvoyant adjective

  1. Having or claiming to have the power of seeing things that cannot be seen.

    1. She had a clairvoyant dream about the accident.
    2. Some believe that animals possess clairvoyant abilities, sensing danger before it occurs.

  2. Relating to clairvoyance; able to see beyond the range of normal perception.

    1. The novel features a character with clairvoyant powers and precognitive visions.
    2. Skeptics argue that what seems like clairvoyant knowledge is often clever guesswork or coincidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "clairvoyant" in English means: A person who says they can see what will happen in the future., Someone who claims to have the power to see things that are not visible..

The phonetic transcription of "clairvoyant" is /ˌklɛərˈvɔɪənt/ in British English and /ˌklerˈvɔɪənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "clairvoyant": seer, psychic, visionary, oracle.

Example usage of "clairvoyant": "The clairvoyant said I would meet a tall, dark stranger soon.". More examples on the page.