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Futuramic

Futuramic

1 9.3
Having a futuristic, modern look like 1950s cars
  • adjective
  • Archaic
: futurista
  • She loves the Futuramic style of the 1950s automobiles.

Examples

  • The 1949 Oldsmobile featured a Futuramic design that set it apart from other cars of its time.

  • Many architects in the 1950s were inspired by the Futuramic look when designing new buildings.

  • Collectors value the Futuramic style for its bold lines and sense of innovation.

  • The Futuramic design of the car turned heads at the auto show.

  • The new electric car features a Futuramic design that combines sleek lines with advanced technology.

  • His collection includes several Futuramic models that showcase the innovative styling of the 1950s.

  • The Futuramic architecture of the building is characterized by its bold curves and vibrant colors.

Synonyms

futuristic
vsFuturamic
38 4.8

Seeming ahead of its time because of very new design or ideas

is tied to mid twentieth century car design rather than general future style

Surface Forms

Futuramic positive

Morphology

Futuramic = future (semi-transparent) = future + amic

The meaning is built on 'future' but the suffix '-amic' is a non‑standard/coined ending, so the relation is guessable but not fully productive.

Etymology

Futuramic comes from the English word future ('what is to come') and the ending -amic, which sounds like 'dynamic'. A helpful way to remember it is that it suggests moving toward the future, so Futuramic describes a bold, modern style in 1940s and 1950s car and building design.