noun
psyche
SIGH-kee/ˈsaɪki/
A person's mind or inner self.
The profile illustration presents memories and feelings within the human psyche.
Etymology
Greek psykhē covered both the animating soul and the mind as the seat of thought. The modern psychological sense focuses on this inner mental life, including thoughts and feelings.
In context
what an amazing wise mind you have." That your psyche is titrating these feelings. It knows not to give you too much.
More examples
- The novel explores its narrator's psyche.
- The experience left a mark on her psyche.
- He studied the relationship between society and the psyche.
Forms
psyche · psyches
psychic adjective — Relating to the mind or inner life.
Similar words
- mind
- Mind is the ordinary term.
- inner self
- Inner self emphasizes personal feelings and identity.