adj
psychedelic
SEYE-kuh-dehl-ihk
adj
1
Related to the altered perception, hallucinations, or intense sensory effects caused by certain drugs.
"The band was known for their psychedelic guitar solos and swirling stage lights."
2
Featuring bright colours and abstract, trippy visual patterns.
"The poster had a psychedelic design of melting rainbow swirls."
noun
1
A drug, such as LSD or psilocybin mushrooms, that causes altered perception and hallucinations.
"Researchers are studying whether psychedelics can help treat depression."
How to Use Psychedelic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAnything related to the mind-altering, hallucination-like effects of drugs like LSD, or visuals that look similarly trippy.
Common pairings
psychedelic drugs
psychedelic art
psychedelic experience
Word Forms
more psychedelic comparative, psychedelics plural, most psychedelic superlative
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Etymology
Coined in 1956 by psychiatrist Humphry Osmond from Greek psykhē ("mind") and dēlos ("visible, manifest") — literally "mind-manifesting."