futuristic

[ fyoo-chuh-ris-tik ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the future:

   a futuristic view of the world.

2. ahead of the times; advanced:

   futuristic technology.

3. (sometimes initial capital letter) of or relating to futurism:

   the futuristic rejection of traditional forms.

futuristic

/ ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk /

adjective

1. denoting or relating to design, technology, etc, that is thought likely to be current or fashionable at some future time; ultramodern
2. of or relating to futurism

Derived Forms

• ˌfuturˈistically, adverb

Other Words From

• futur·isti·cal·ly adverb
• nonfu·tur·istic adjective
• semi·futur·istic adjective
• unfu·tur·istic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of futuristic¹

First recorded in 1910–15; future + -istic

Example Sentences

Zoox’s vehicle design, like its name, is decidedly futuristic.

From Los Angeles Times

Councillor Stephen Bennett said it might "sound far-fetched or futuristic" but the robots had "already had a significant real-life impact".

From BBC

The site had been cleared for a public housing development called Elysian Park Heights, and O’Malley hired Emil Praeger — a New York engineer who had designed piers, bridges and even a breakwater used during the Allied invasion of Normandy — to create a futuristic stadium that looked resolutely forward, true to the spirit of its time.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’m attracted to the futuristic feel from the past,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times

Some felt it was a bit too futuristic, while others, like 70-year-old Agrella, embraced the technological advancements the arena of the future had to offer, especially facial recognition.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• innovative
• modern