adj ·3 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Unable to focus with one's eyes on near objects; presbyopic.
2. 2
   Considering the future with respect to one's own plans or deeds; showing anticipation.

Adjective

1. 1
   planning prudently for the future wordnet
2. 2
   able to see distant objects clearly wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

telescopiclong-sightedacuteanticipantanticipatoryapperceptive

Antonyms

All antonyms

near sightedshort sightedmyopicnearsighted

Example

More examples

"I'm getting farsighted as I get older."

Etymology

From far + sighted.

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