Seer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /sɪə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Seer is a noun meaning One who foretells the future; a clairvoyant, prophet, soothsayer or diviner.
Meaning
One who foretells the future; a clairvoyant, prophet, soothsayer or diviner.
More Meanings
- One who sees something; an eyewitness.
- Alternative form of sihr.
Example Sentences
As a seer of beautiful visions, or, shall we say, of visions of the beautiful, he is never weary of celebrating the poet and his vocation.
"But I must not forget to tell you that the lad was born on a Sunday, and had found a card with the four of clubs; therefore he was a seer, that is to say, he could see the supernatural people, but they could not see him."
Word Forms
- seers
- see-er
Synonyms for seer
Depending on context, synonyms include visionary, illusionist.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include visionary, illusionist, soothsayer, fortuneteller, diviner, oracle.
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