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    [Noun]  | "psy*che*del*ic" | \ ˌsī-kə-ˈde-lik \


    1: a psychedelic drug (such as LSD)


    Origin: 1956 ;

     Irregular from psych- + Greek dēloun to show, from dēlos evident; akin to Sanskrit dīdeti it shines, Latin dies day {mat|deity|};

    [Adjective]  | "psychedelic" 


    1: of, relating to, or being drugs (such as LSD) capable of producing abnormal psychic effects (such as hallucinations) and sometimes psychotic states

    2: produced by or associated with the use of psychedelic drugs

    3: imitating, suggestive of, or reproducing effects (such as distorted or bizarre images or sounds) resembling those produced by psychedelic drugs


    Origin: 1957 ;

    [Adjective]  | "pre*psy*che*del*ic" | \ ˌprē-ˌsī-kə-ˈde-lik \


    1: of, relating to, characteristic of, or being a time before the psychedelic period of the mid- to late-1960s


    Origin: 1967 ;

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     [ "psychedelic" ]

    1: Means "mind manifesting." It is used to describe the state of consciousness typically experienced while under drugs such as LSD, mushrooms, mescaline and cannabis - consisting of various stages of ego-release and an often startling alteration of perceptions.

      * e.g.,  ... I experienced oneness with the universe and discovered God during a psychedelic experience. 


     [ "psychedelic" ]

    2: This word is also applied to the writings, art, movies and music that are inspired by or that enhance the psychedelic experience.


     [ "psychedelic" ]

    3: The term was coined by psychiatrist Humphrey Osmond, MD who was disatisfied with the old term used to describe the experience "psychomimetic" which alluded to the experience replicating psychosis.

     [ "psychedelic" ]

    1: Any drug which brings about a hallucinogenic, somtimes spiritual trip, such as lsd, or shrooms. Popular drugs of the 60's.

      * e.g.,  ... "To fall in hell, or soar angelic, you need a pinch of psychedelic." 

     [ "psychedelic" ]

    1: A more formal term originally used to describe something that seems inspired by a mind-altering drug, or the effects of the drug itself. Drugs classified as "psychedelic" include marijuana and LSD.

      * e.g.,  ... Dude, I was tripping balls last night and it was so psychedelic! 


     [ "psychedelic" ]

    2: More commonly now, since the age of psychedelia ended in the early-70s, the term is used solely to describe things that seem inspired by or seem to replicate the experience of mind-altering drugs. The term is most often applied to art that utilizes bright colours and bizarre patterns or music that uses strange, non-standard timing signatures, keys, chords, and the like. The term is somewhat synonymous with trippy.

      * e.g.,  ... Some of Pink Floyd's music sound really psychedelic. 

     [ "psychedelic" ]

    1: A word that originated in San Francisco, in the 60's Summer of Love movement which also began in The City, it inspired psychedelic rock and drugs, but the word itself is to be used when something is super awesome.

      * e.g.,  ... NorCal Hippie: That tiedye shirt you're wearing is hella psychedelic 

     [ "psychedelic" ]

    1: great music of the 1960s. influenced by ravi shankar, the beatles, elvis, buddah, jesus, drugs, and hippies.

      * e.g.,  ... electric prunes is so psychedelic. 


     [ "psychedelic" ]

    2: nuggets is a pretty good example of a great psychedelic compilation.

     [ "Psychedelics" ]

    1: Psychedelics are something you get a spiritual experience and achieve higher beings of consciousness and reach the fourth dimension and astral project.

      * e.g.,  ... Homie 1:Yo homie want some PSILOCYBIN MUSHROOMS? Homie 2: Yes partner, I will indulge in this psychedelic journey with you and achieve Christ consciousness. Let’s take our Psychedelics now! 4 hours later Homie 1: I just had a intergalactic experience! 

     [ "psychedelicate" ]

    1: Something that is simultaneously psychedelic and tender.

      * e.g.,  ... The electric sitar solo was so psychedelicate that it brought a tear to the eye of the stoner. 

     [ "Psychedeller" ]

    1: A Lifestyle - Do what one wants in life & do it the way that makes one happy.

      * e.g.,  ... Keep life simple; Relax, Love Nature, & Stay Psychedeller. 

     [ "Psychedelicate" ]

    1: An adjective describing the confluence between psychedelic and delicate phenomena.

      * e.g.,  ... Don't worry; when you wear this multicolored, glow-in-the-dark, fresh water eel skin headband, you too will look, and feel, psychedelicate. 

     [ "Psychedelic" ]

    1: A ship name based off of the Durarara! series. It focuses on Izaya and Shizuo, as vocaloid-like beings.

      * e.g.,  ... That Psychedelic relationship is so cute, there was doujinshi manga on it! 


     [ "Psychedelic" ]

    2: That's all I know. Now go search it up.


     [ "Psychedelic" ]

    3: I guess it also means a teasing seme and calm uke?

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