adjective
hallucinogenic
huh-loo-sih-nuh-JEH-nihk
Hallucinogenic (adjective) means causing hallucinations. Example: “The mushrooms had strong hallucinogenic effects.”
adjective
1
Causing hallucinations.
"The mushrooms had strong hallucinogenic effects."
"After eating some hallucinogenic mushrooms, he said he saw a lot of pretty colors."
noun
1
A substance that causes hallucinations.
"LSD is one of the best-known hallucinogenics."
How to use hallucinogenic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes drugs or substances that make people see or sense things that aren't real.
Common pairings
hallucinogenic drug
hallucinogenic mushrooms
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Word forms
- Plural
- hallucinogenics
- Comparative
- more hallucinogenic
- Superlative
- most hallucinogenic
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Etymology
Built from hallucinogen (itself from hallucination) plus the adjective suffix -ic.
Rhymes for hallucinogenic
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What does “hallucinogenic” mean?
The word “hallucinogenic” means causing hallucinations. In plain terms, describes drugs or substances that make people see or sense things that aren't real.
How do you pronounce “hallucinogenic”?
“Hallucinogenic” is pronounced huh-loo-sih-nuh-JEH-nihk (/həˌlusɪnəˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “hallucinogenic” in a sentence?
Here is “hallucinogenic” used in a sentence: “The mushrooms had strong hallucinogenic effects.”
What part of speech is “hallucinogenic”?
Depending on how it is used, “hallucinogenic” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “hallucinogenic” have?
“Hallucinogenic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: causing hallucinations.
