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futuristic Definition

fu·tur·is·tic (fyo̵̅o̅′c̸hər is′tik)

adjective

  1. of or having to do with the future, futurism, or futurology
  2. so advanced in design, form, concept, etc. as to seem suited for some future time; ultramodern futuristic technology

futuristic Related Forms
fu′·tur·is′·ti·cally adverb
futuristic Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • very: You are very futuristic in your thinking, rarely worrying about or dwelling on the past.
  • so: Some were not so old, like the IBM HQ which featured in ' Dr. Who ' because it looked so futuristic.
  • slightly: Aside from some slightly futuristic looking buildings, the whole 'in the future ' thing is fairly understated.
  • almost: Compared with this, Grainger Town seems almost futuristic in its modernity.
  • too: For many lawyers, who are more resistant to electronic legal services, they see that as too futuristic ' .
  • really: Specifically, the major question to pose is whether this technology is really futuristic, or whether it is present day?

Modifies a noun

  • skyscraper: Futuristic skyscrapers now tower above the ancient Moorish architecture - with pride, if not always with esthetic sense.
  • thriller: He has produced a futuristic thriller that is nearly first rate.
  • weaponry: His enemies have shotguns, tanks, and all manner of futuristic weaponry.
  • styling: Gentle sunrise Treat yourself to the deluxe futuristic styling of our digital natural sunrise alarm clock.
  • fantasy: Our extensive range offers scope for an enormous choice of productions, spanning history from the dawn of mankind to flights of futuristic fantasy.
  • vision: A futuristic nightmare vision of England overtaken by big brother.

Used with adjective complement

  • look: In actual fact, cruising round the streets of a cold, sunny Stockholm afternoon, the Cadillac XLR looks vaguely futuristic in design.
  • sound: The obvious reason being that 2000 no longer sounds futuristic.
  • seem: Compared with this, Grainger Town seems almost futuristic in its modernity.
  • create: About this blog An almanac of how to apply technology to create futuristic learning environments.

Preposition: in

  • design: In actual fact, cruising round the streets of a cold, sunny Stockholm afternoon, the Cadillac XLR looks vaguely futuristic in design.
  • way: Timelines and objects that are already fictious and futuristic in some way are just that.