psychotic
0 antonyms and opposites of psychotic, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Relating to or affected by psychosis, especially involving hallucinations or delusions.
How to use psychotic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Formed from psychosis + -tic, attested since the late 1800s.
Full origin of psychotic →Frequently asked questions
What does “psychotic” mean?
The word “psychotic” means relating to or affected by psychosis, especially involving hallucinations or delusions. In plain terms, relating to a serious break from reality, or someone experiencing that break.
How do you pronounce “psychotic”?
“Psychotic” is pronounced seye-KO-tihk (/ˌsaɪˈkɒtɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “psychotic” in a sentence?
Here is “psychotic” used in a sentence: “He experienced a psychotic episode after months without sleep.”
What part of speech is “psychotic”?
Depending on how it is used, “psychotic” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “psychotic” come from?
The word “psychotic” dates back to around 1800. Formed from psychosis + -tic, attested since the late 1800s.
Is “psychotic” a common word?
“Psychotic” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “psychotic” have?
“Psychotic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to or affected by psychosis, especially involving hallucinations or delusions.