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psychedelic

/sɪˈkɛdəlɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does psychedelic mean?

adjective

Relating to or denoting substances or experiences that alter perception, mood, or consciousness, especially by producing vivid hallucinations or a sense of detachment from reality.

Example

"The psychedelic patterns on the artist's clothing were a deliberate statement about the power of art to transform reality."

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