clairvoyant
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /klɛrˈvɔɪənt/
KK: /klɛrˈvɔɪənt/
adjective
Definition
Describing someone who is believed to have the ability to see things that are not visible to the normal senses, such as future events or hidden information.
Example
The clairvoyant woman amazed everyone with her accurate predictions about the future.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more clairvoyant
Superlative: most clairvoyant
Conversation
Have you ever met someone who claims to be clairvoyant?
Yeah, I went to one once; it was pretty interesting.
What did they say that impressed you the most?
They seemed to know things about my life that were surprisingly accurate!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
psychic
prophetic
intuitive
Antonyms
unperceptive
ignorant
unaware
noun
Definition
A person who is believed to have the ability to see or know things that are not visible or known to others, often related to the future or hidden events.
Example
The clairvoyant claimed she could predict the outcome of the upcoming election.
Conversation
Have you ever met a clairvoyant?
No, I haven't, but I've heard they can predict the future.
Yeah, I wonder what it would be like to talk to one.
Root Explanation
Clairvoyant → It is formed from "clair" (from Old French *clair*, meaning clear) and "voyant" (from Old French *veoir*, meaning to see). The word describes someone who has the ability to see clearly, especially in a supernatural sense.
Memory Tip
Think of 'clear' ('clair') vision ('voyant') — that's why a clairvoyant is someone who can see clearly, often in a mystical way.
Visually Confused Words
larmoyant