psychotic
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for psychotic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Relating to or affected by psychosis, especially involving hallucinations or delusions.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
psychotic person
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Relating to or affected by psychosis, especially involving hallucinations or delusions.
“He experienced a psychotic episode after months without sleep.”
psycho
psychotic person
Opposites
2. noun
A person affected by psychosis.
“The ward was set up to care for patients in acute psychotic states.”
How to use psychotic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
psychotic episode
psychotic break
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.
