VISIONARY
Source: 566, 567
visionary. Visionary, a. imaginary, seen in a dream
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Vi″sion‐a‐ry (?), a. [[Cf. F. visionnaire.]] 1. 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. 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. 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.