n.; pl. Visionaries 1. One whose imagination is disturbed; one who sees visions or phantoms. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. One whose imagination overpowers his reason and controls his judgment; an unpractical schemer; one who builds castles in the air; a daydreamer. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Cf. F. visionnaire. ] 1. Of or pertaining to a visions or visions; characterized by, appropriate to, or favorable for, visions. [ 1913 Webster ]

The visionary hour
When musing midnight reigns. Thomson. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Affected by phantoms; disposed to receive impressions on the imagination; given to reverie; apt to receive, and act upon, fancies as if they were realities. [ 1913 Webster ]

Or lull to rest the visionary maid. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Existing in imagination only; not real; fanciful; imaginary; having no solid foundation; as, visionary prospect; a visionary scheme or project. Swift. [ 1913 Webster ]

Syn. -- Fanciful; fantastic; unreal. See Fanciful. [ 1913 Webster ]