In psychology, your psyche is your mind and your deepest feelings and attitudes.
[technical]
'It probably shows up a deeply immature part of my psyche,' he confesses.
His exploration of the myth brings insight into the American psyche.
Synonyms: soul, mind, self, spirit More Synonyms of psyche
psyche in British English
(ˈsaɪkɪ)
noun
the human mind or soul
Word origin
C17: from Latin, from Greek psukhē breath, soul; related to Greek psukhein to breathe
Psyche in British English
(ˈsaɪkɪ)
noun
Greek mythology
a beautiful girl loved by Eros (Cupid), who became the personification of the soul
Psyche in American English
(ˈsaɪki)
noun
Roman Mythology
a maiden who, after undergoing many hardships due to Venus' jealousy of her beauty, is reunited with Cupid and made immortal by Jupiter
Word origin
L < Gr psychē: see psyche
psyche in American English
(ˈsaɪki)
noun
1.
the human soul
2.
the intellect
3. Psychiatry
the mind considered as a subjectively perceived, functional entity, based ultimately upon physical processes but with complex processes of its own: it governs the total organism and its interactions with the environment
Word origin
Gr psychē, the soul, akin to psychein, to blow, cool < IE base *bhes-, to blow > Sans bábhasti, (he) blows
Examples of 'psyche' in a sentence
psyche
Whatever was done to damage his psyche will have produced enormous levels of suppressed rage in him.
Val McDermid THE LAST TEMPTATION (2002)
Walking over, I toyed with the distraction of finding Ting a different place in my psyche, a new place for him to occupy in my head.
James Birrell THE MANANA MAN (2002)
I guess that's protective, the psyche walling itself off, not letting much information in.
Lawrence Block HOPE TO DIE (2002)
Word lists with
psyche
Characters in classical mythology, Psychology terms
(noun)
Definition
the human mind or soul
Knowledge of the human psyche has advanced immeasurably since Freud.
Synonyms
soul
Such memories stirred in his soul.
mind
I'm trying to clear my mind of all this.
self
I want to explore and get in touch with my inner self.
spirit
The human spirit is virtually indestructible.
personality
She has such a kind, friendly personality.
individuality
subconscious
the hidden power of the subconscious
true being
anima
essential nature
pneuma (philosophy)
innermost self
inner man or woman or person
wairua (New Zealand)
Additional synonyms
in the sense of mind
Definition
the part of a person responsible for thought, feelings, and intention
I'm trying to clear my mind of all this.
Synonyms
brain,
head,
imagination,
psyche,
subconscious
in the sense of personality
Definition
the distinctive characteristics which make an individual unique
She has such a kind, friendly personality.
Synonyms
nature,
character,
make-up,
identity,
temper,
traits,
temperament,
psyche,
disposition,
individuality
in the sense of self
Definition
the distinct individuality or identity of a person or thing
I want to explore and get in touch with my inner self.
Synonyms
soul,
spirit,
psyche,
heart of hearts,
innermost feelings,
inner person
Nearby words of
psyche
psych
psych someone out
psych yourself up
psyche
psychedelic
psychiatrist
psychic
Synonyms of 'psyche'
psyche
Explore 'psyche' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of spirit
Definition
the nonphysical aspect of a person concerned with profound thoughts and emotions
The human spirit is virtually indestructible.
Synonyms
soul,
life,
psyche,
ego,
essential being,
inner self,
wairua (New Zealand)
in the sense of subconscious
Definition
the part of the mind that contains memories and motives of which one is not aware but which can influence one's behaviour