What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
seer
Example
The seer predicted that there would be a great war in the coming years. [seer: noun]
Example
She had a seer-like ability to read people's emotions and thoughts. [seer-like: adjective]
clairvoyant
Example
The clairvoyant claimed to have seen a vision of a catastrophic earthquake. [clairvoyant: noun]
Example
He had a clairvoyant dream that warned him of an impending danger. [clairvoyant: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Clairvoyant is more commonly used than seer in modern-day language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between seer and clairvoyant?
Clairvoyant is generally considered more formal than seer.
