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futuristic

American  
[fyoo-chuh-ris-tik] / ˌfyu tʃəˈrɪs tɪk /

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 British  
/ 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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • futuristically adverb
  • nonfuturistic adjective
  • semifuturistic adjective
  • unfuturistic adjective

Etymology

Origin of futuristic

First recorded in 1910–15; future + -istic

Example Sentences

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Hogg's clothes embraced futuristic beauty looks, bold hair, punk sensibilities, and a strong sense of androgyny.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

“One Piece” unfolds in an alternate past where futuristic technology, classic pirate imagery and fantasy collide.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Much of the panic driving recent selloffs has been based on futuristic hunches or kneejerk assessments of the impact of new AI tools.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Popular American streamers Darren Watkins Jr., known as IShowSpeed, and Hasan Piker both toured China last year, bringing visions of the country’s futuristic skylines to millions of viewers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

There was a futuristic information desk and in front of it, at the very center of everything, was a makeshift stage.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz

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