Meaning of the word clairvoyant in English
What does clairvoyant mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
clairvoyant
US /ˌklerˈvɔɪ.ənt/
UK /ˌkleəˈvɔɪ.ənt/
Noun
a person who claims to have a supernatural ability to perceive events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact
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She went to see a clairvoyant to ask about her future career.
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The clairvoyant claimed to see a spirit standing behind me.
Adjective
having or exhibiting an ability to perceive events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact
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He had a clairvoyant dream about the accident before it happened.
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Some people believe that animals possess clairvoyant powers.