psychedelic
/saɪ.kəˈdɛl.ɪk/ · syl·a.bet·i.cul
noun
- Any psychoactive substance which, when consumed, causes perceptual changes, visual hallucination, and altered awareness of the body and mind. The researcher studied the effects of psychedelic substances on the human brain.
adjective
- Of, containing, generating, or reminiscent of drug-induced hallucinations, distortions of perception, altered awareness etc. The psychedelic artwork was a reflection of the artist's altered state of mind.
adjective
- Of, or relating to, graphics, etc. having bright colours, abstract shapes, etc. reminiscent of drug-induced hallucinations or distortions of perception. The psychedelic patterns on the fabric were a result of the artist's experimentation with colours and shapes.
interjection
- Awesome, cool, groovy. This psychedelic music festival is going to be epic!
Did you know? The term 'psychedelic' was first coined in the 1950s by psychiatrist Humphry Osmond, who used it to describe the effects of mescaline on the human mind.