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psychedelic
This term describes a specific sensory distortion where colors appear hyper-saturated and shapes seem to flow or warp. It carries a strong association with the counterculture of the 1960s, evoking images of lava lamps, tie-dye fabrics, and surrealist art. While it can be used clinically to describe pharmacological effects, it is more frequently used as a stylistic descriptor for aesthetics that feel trippy or mind-bending.
In a social context, the word often implies a sense of liberation or an altered state of perception. It differs from simply calling something colorful or bright by suggesting a deliberate attempt to mimic the disorientation and intensity of a hallucinogenic experience.
Meanings
Examples
The album cover features a psychedelic swirl of neon pink and lime green.
I can not believe how psychedelic these lights are in this club.
The artist used psychedelic patterns to represent the dream sequence.
He described the experience as a profound psychedelic journey into his own mind.
Those psychedelic prints on your shirt are really bold.
The movie uses psychedelic visuals to simulate a fever dream.
Some researchers are studying psychedelic therapy for treatment resistant depression.
Some researchers are studying psychedelic therapy for treatment resistant depression.
The 1960s were defined by a psychedelic culture of music and art.