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futuristic

/ˈfjutʃəˌrɪstɪk/
/fjutʃəˈrɪstɪk/
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Other forms: futuristically

Use the adjective futuristic to describe something so new and unfamiliar that it looks like it could come from the future. You might admire your cousin's futuristic, streamlined bicycle helmet.

Something that's futuristic is designed in very modern way, like a low, sleek, futuristic car or a strange, futuristic suit of clothing. The word can also describe a work of fiction that's set in the future, like a futuristic thriller which takes place in another galaxy. When it's capitalized, Futuristic means of or about the Futurism art movement, an early twentieth century Italian group that focused on speed, technology, and contemporary industry.

Definitions of futuristic
  1. adjective
    of or relating to futurism
    synonyms: futurist
Pronunciation
US
/ˈfjutʃəˌrɪstɪk/
UK
/fjutʃəˈrɪstɪk/
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