Meaning of the word psychedelic in English
What does psychedelic mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
psychedelic
US /ˌsaɪ.kəˈdel.ɪk/
UK /ˌsaɪ.kəˈdel.ɪk/
Adjective
1.
relating to or denoting drugs that produce hallucinations and apparent expansion of consciousness
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The band's music was influenced by psychedelic rock.
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He experimented with various psychedelic substances in the 1960s.
2.
having vivid colors or a swirling abstract pattern, as if seen in a hallucination
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The artist used bold, psychedelic colors in his painting.
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The room was decorated with psychedelic posters and tapestries.
Noun
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a psychedelic drug
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He was arrested for possession of psychedelics.
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The documentary explored the history of psychedelics in therapy.
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