Clairvoyant Meaning and Definition
Clairvoyant
Pronunciation
/ˈklærvɔɪənt/
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
A person who claims to possess supernatural powers of perception or insight, especially by reading minds or seeing the future.
Examples
- The clairvoyant read the tarot cards for the entire table.
- She claimed to possess clairvoyant abilities, which she used to guide her meditation practice.
- The mystic used her clairvoyant skills to heal the sick.
- The clairvoyant foresaw the coming doom and warned the city to evacuate.
Etymology
Clairvoyant comes from French, derived from clair (clear, plain) and voyant (seeing), ultimately from Latin videre (to see).
Usage Notes
Clairvoyant is often used in a skeptical or ironic tone.
Cultural References
Famous fictional clairvoyants include Madame Blavatsky and Nostradamus.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- Second sight
- Precognition
Related Words or Phrases
- Telepathy
- Psychic
- Mystic
Collocations
- Clairvoyant reading
- Clairvoyant abilities
- Clairvoyant powers
Frequency of Use
Clairvoyant is a relatively rare word, mainly used in countercultural contexts or when discussing paranormal phenomena.
Common Misspellings
- Clairvoyence
- Clairvoyent
- Clairyoyant