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Seer (Noun)

Meaning 1

A person with unusual powers of foresight.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The village elder was revered as a seer, able to predict the coming of the rains and the harvest.
  • She claimed to be a seer, able to see into the hearts of those who sought her guidance.
  • The ancient Greek philosopher was said to have been a seer, able to foresee the downfall of the great city.
  • The mystic was known throughout the land as a seer, able to predict the future with uncanny accuracy.
  • The old woman was believed to be a seer, able to communicate with the spirits of the dead.

Synonyms

  • Visionary
  • Illusionist

Hypernyms

  • Intellectual
  • Intellect

Hyponyms

  • Anticipator
  • Diviner
  • Futurist
  • Predictor
  • Anticipant
  • Forecaster
  • Fantast
  • Soothsayer

Related Words

  • See (verb)

Meaning 2

An authoritative person who divines the future.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The village elder was revered as a seer, able to predict the coming harvest with uncanny accuracy.
  • According to legend, the ancient seer had foretold the downfall of the great empire centuries before it occurred.
  • The mystic seer gazed into the crystal ball, her eyes glazing over as she beheld visions of the future.
  • Many people sought out the seer's counsel, hoping to gain insight into their own destinies.
  • The seer's prophecies were often cryptic, but those who listened carefully were said to be rewarded with profound understanding.

Synonyms

  • Prophet
  • Vaticinator
  • Prophesier
  • Oracle

Hypernyms

  • Diviner

Hyponyms

  • Sibyl
  • Auspex
  • Augur
  • Prophetess

Meaning 3

An observer who perceives visually; "an incurable seer of movies".

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Hypernyms

  • Percipient
  • Observer
  • Beholder

Related Words

  • See (verb)
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