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Psychedelic: meaning, definitions and examples

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psychedelic

 

[ ˌsaɪ.kəˈdel.ɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

art

Relating to or denoting drugs that produce hallucinations and apparent expansion of consciousness.

Synonyms

hallucinogenic, mind-bending, trippy

Examples of usage

  • He created a psychedelic artwork that mesmerized the audience.
  • The band's music is known for its psychedelic sound.
Context #2 | Adjective

fashion

Having bright colors, complex patterns, and exaggerated shapes, like the style of clothing worn in the 1960s.

Synonyms

colorful, groovy, vibrant

Examples of usage

  • She wore a psychedelic dress to the party.
  • The fashion show featured psychedelic designs.

Translations

Translations of the word "psychedelic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 psicodélico

🇮🇳 मनोवैज्ञानिक

🇩🇪 psychedelisch

🇮🇩 psikedelik

🇺🇦 психоделічний

🇵🇱 psychodeliczny

🇯🇵 サイケデリック

🇫🇷 psychédélique

🇪🇸 psicodélico

🇹🇷 psikedelik

🇰🇷 사이키델릭

🇸🇦 مُهلوس

🇨🇿 psychedelický

🇸🇰 psychedelický

🇨🇳 迷幻

🇸🇮 psihadeličen

🇮🇸 sálrænn

🇰🇿 психоделик

🇬🇪 ფსიქოდელიური

🇦🇿 psixodelik

🇲🇽 psicodélico

Etymology

The term 'psychedelic' is derived from the Greek words 'psyche' (mind) and 'deloun' (to manifest), and was originally coined by British psychiatrist Humphry Osmond in the 1950s. It gained popularity in the 1960s during the counterculture movement, associated with the use of psychedelic drugs like LSD and psilocybin. The term later expanded to encompass art, music, and fashion styles characterized by vivid colors, abstract patterns, and a sense of altered consciousness.

See also: psychiatric, psychiatrist.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,995, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.