Clairvoyant

usgb/klerˈvɔɪənt/
adjective

A person who claims to have supernatural ability to see events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact.

She wasn't surprised by his proposal because she claimed to have had a clairvoyant dream about it.
Visual representation of "clairvoyant" - A person who claims to have supernatural ability to see events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact.

Often appears as...

  • clairvoyant dream
  • clairvoyant ability
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Supernatural Context

Used when discussing abilities or events that are beyond normal experiences, often mystical or magical.

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He claimed his clairvoyant vision warned him of the impending disaster.
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Cultural Skepticism

Some cultures are skeptical about clairvoyants, viewing them with doubt or as charlatans.

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Her parents dismissed her friend's clairvoyant abilities as mere superstition.
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Literal vs. Metaphorical

Can be used literally for supernatural claims or metaphorically for someone intuitive or perceptive.

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His clairvoyant-like instincts often led to successful investments.
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