rhizoverbBeta
DictionarypsychedelicMind-altering effects
adjective / noun

psychedelic

sigh-kuh-DEL-ik/ˌsaɪkəˈdelɪk/

Associated with altered states of perception and consciousness.

The drug produces psychedelic effects that alter a person's perception.

Intensely vivid flowing multicolored repeating patterns around a neutral eye, psychedelic visual style without drug use.
Etymology
psycheGreekmind, soul
+delGreekto reveal, make visible
+icEnglishrelating to

The pieces suggest “revealing the mind,” reflecting the word’s original application to drugs that produce expanded consciousness. Its use for vivid patterns extends this meaning to things resembling the perceived effects of those drugs.

In context

Curt Jaimungal168:54
in a psychedelic state and you explain that away by saying it's just mind
Escaping the Illusion: Bernardo Kastrup Exposes Reality

More examples

  • The band's psychedelic music creates a dreamlike atmosphere.
  • Swirling colors give the poster a psychedelic look.
  • Researchers study how psychedelics affect perception and mood.

Forms

psychedelic · psychedelics

Similar words

hallucinogenic
Specifically describes substances or effects that cause sensory hallucinations.
surreal
Describes dreamlike strangeness without necessarily suggesting drug-altered perception.