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Pronunciation : Vi"sion*a*ry
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [Cf. F. visionnaire.]
Definition : 1. Of or pertaining to a visions or visions; characterized by, appropriate to, or favorable for, visions. The visionary hour When musing midnight reigns. Thomson.

2. Affected by phantoms; disposed to receive impressions on the imagination; given to reverie; apt to receive, and act upon, fancies as if they were realities. Or lull to rest the visionary maid. Pope.

3. Existing in imagination only; not real; fanciful; imaginary; having no solid foundation; as, visionary prospect; a visionary scheme or project. Swift.

Syn. -- Fanciful; fantastic; unreal. See Fanciful.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Vi"sion*a*ry
Part of Speech : n.;
Definition : 1. One whose imagination is disturbed; one who sees visions or phantoms.

2. One whose imagination overpowers his reason and controls his judgment; an unpractical schemer; one who builds castles in the air; a daydreamer.

pl. Visionaries (.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913