psychedelic

UK
/ˌsaɪ.kəˈdɛl.ɪk/
US
/ˌsaɪ.kəˈdɛl.ɪk/

Translations

psychedelicnoun
psychedelics
pl
UK
/ˌsaɪkəˈdelɪk/
US
/ˌsaɪkəˈdɛlɪk/
Countable noun meaning a psychedelic drug.
hallucinogèneNom pour désigner une drogue hallucinogène.
He experimented with psychedelics during his art school years.
Il a expérimenté des hallucinogènes pendant ses années d'école d'art.
Synonyms
mind-altering drug
hallucinogenic drug
psychedelic drug
psychoactive substance
psychotropic drug
psychedelicadjective
more psychedelic
Comp.
most psychedelic
Super.
UK
/ˌsaɪ.kəˈdɛl.ɪk/
US
/ˌsaɪ.kəˈdɛl.ɪk/
The psychedelic experience was unlike anything she had ever encountered before.
L'expérience psychédélique ne ressemblait à rien de ce qu'elle avait connu auparavant.
Additional translations
hallucinogèneS'emploie surtout pour le sens lié aux drogues et à leurs effets.
psychedelicsnoun

psychedelic

psychedelics
pl
UK
/ˌsaɪ.kəˈdɛl.ɪks/
US
/ˌsaɪ.kəˈdɛl.ɪks/
psychédéliquesSubstances psychotropes hallucinogènes ; terme courant en contexte scientifique et général.
Many people use psychedelics for spiritual or recreational purposes.
Beaucoup de gens utilisent des psychédéliques à des fins spirituelles ou récréatives.
Synonyms
psychoactive substances
mind-altering drugs
trippy substances

Definitions

psychedelicnoun
A hallucinogenic drug such as LSD that produces altered states of perception and consciousness.
He experimented with psychedelics during his art school years.
psychedelicadjective
Relating to or denoting drugs (especially LSD) that produce hallucinations and apparent expansion of consciousness.
The psychedelic experience was unlike anything she had ever encountered before.
Having bright colors or patterns reminiscent of the effects of psychedelic drugs.
The artist's psychedelic paintings were full of swirling, vibrant colors.
Relating to or characteristic of the culture associated with psychedelic drugs.
The 1960s were known for their psychedelic music and fashion.
psychedelicsnoun
Substances that produce hallucinations and apparent expansion of consciousness.
Many people use psychedelics for spiritual or recreational purposes.
A class of psychoactive substances that alter perception, mood, and various cognitive processes.
Researchers are studying the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelics in treating mental health disorders.