Psychedelic

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈsaɪ.kəˌdÉ›l.ɪk/, /ˈsaɪ.kɪˌdÉ›l.ɪk/ UK
• enPR: sÄ«'kÄ­-dÄ›l'Ä­k US

Origin

From Ancient Greek ψυχή (psychē, "mind, soul") + δῆλος (dēlos, "manifest, visible") + English -ic

Full definition of psychedelic

Adjective

1. Of, containing, generating, or reminiscent of drug-induced hallucinations, distortions of perception, altered awareness etc.
2. (of graphics, etc.) Having bright colours, abstract shapes, etc. reminiscent of drug-induced hallucinations or distortions of perception.

Synonyms

• (of hallucinations) trippy
• (having bright colours) multi-coloured

Noun

1. Any psychoactive substance (such as LSD or psilocybin) which, when consumed, causes perceptual changes (sometimes erratic and uncontrollable), visual hallucination, and altered awareness of the body and mind.

Interjection

1. (hippie slang) awesome, cool, groovy

Related terms

• psychedelia