Meaning
seer, clairvoyant
- a person claiming to see the future or hidden truths
- a person experiencing religious visions
In a sentence
La famosa veggente predisse l'esito dell'evento con sorprendente precisione.
The famous seer predicted the outcome of the event with surprising accuracy.
Non credo alle parole di quel presunto veggente.
I don't believe the words of that alleged clairvoyant.
Molte persone si rivolgevano alla veggente in cerca di speranza.
Many people used to turn to the seer seeking hope.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| veggente | singular |
| veggenti | plural |
Usage notes
- Common gender noun: 'il veggente' (male) and 'la veggente' (female).
- Originally the present participle of 'vedere' (now archaic in that role).