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

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of futuristic¹

First recorded in 1910–15; future + -istic

Example Sentences

Some technologists also wonder if large language models will ever have the potential to unlock the most futuristic AI visions.

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The truck’s futuristic design is also less geared toward the blue-collar workers who tend to buy pickups, which are usually marketed as rugged work vehicles.

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More than 150 Chinese companies are making humanoid robots but a market bubble risks forming in the rapidly growing futuristic industry, a Beijing official has warned.

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The designer's clothes, as well as her personal visual identity, embraced futuristic beauty looks, bold hair, punk sensibilities, and a strong sense of androgyny.

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Hollywood movies have featured flying taxis for decades, but it wasn’t until this month that a Silicon Valley company invested in a real-world hub for futuristic flying machines in Los Angeles.

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Related Words

• innovative 
• modern