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Hallucinogenic: meaning, definitions and examples

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hallucinogenic

 

[ həˌluːsɪnəˈdʒɛnɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

drug effects

Causing hallucinations; psychedelic.

Synonyms

mind-altering, psychedelic, psychoactive

Examples of usage

  • The artist used hallucinogenic drugs to inspire his paintings.
  • She experienced vivid hallucinations after taking the hallucinogenic substance.
Context #2 | Adjective

effects on perception

Distorting perceptions of reality; producing hallucinations.

Synonyms

distorting, illusion-inducing, mind-bending

Examples of usage

  • The hallucinogenic effects of the drug made her see colors that weren't there.
  • After consuming the mushrooms, he started to have hallucinogenic experiences.

Translations

Translations of the word "hallucinogenic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alucinógeno

🇮🇳 मतिभ्रमकारी

🇩🇪 halluzinogen

🇮🇩 halusinogenik

🇺🇦 галюциногенний

🇵🇱 halucynogenny

🇯🇵 幻覚剤の

🇫🇷 hallucinogène

🇪🇸 alucinógeno

🇹🇷 halüsinojen

🇰🇷 환각제의

🇸🇦 مُهَلْوِس

🇨🇿 halucinogenní

🇸🇰 halucinogénny

🇨🇳 致幻的

🇸🇮 halucinogen

🇮🇸 ofskynjunarlyf

🇰🇿 галлюциногендік

🇬🇪 ჰალუცინოგენური

🇦🇿 halüsinogen

🇲🇽 alucinógeno

Etymology

The word 'hallucinogenic' is derived from the words 'hallucination' and 'genic', meaning 'producing'. It is commonly used to describe substances or experiences that alter one's perception, often causing hallucinations or psychedelic effects. The use of hallucinogenic substances has a long history, dating back to ancient civilizations who used plants and fungi for spiritual and medicinal purposes. In modern times, hallucinogens continue to be used recreationally and therapeutically, leading to ongoing research and debate about their effects and potential benefits.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,561 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.