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Psychedelic

Sy-kuh-DEH-lihk

/ˌsaɪkʌˈdɛlɪk/

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psychedelic

Dictionary meaning

(of a mental state) characterized by intense and distorted perceptions and hallucinations and feelings of euphoria or sometimes despair.

Examples

  • A psychedelic experience.
  • A psychedelic painting.

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