psyche

noun

psy·che ˈsī-kē How to pronounce psyche (audio)

capitalized : a princess loved by Cupid

[Greek psychē]

: soul, personality

the nation's consumer psyche

D. J. Kevles

: the totality of elements forming the mind (see mind entry 1 sense 2)

specifically, in Freudian psychoanalytic theory : the id, ego, and superego including both conscious and unconscious components

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Sometime back in the 16th century, we borrowed the word psyche directly from Greek into English. In Greek mythology, Psyche was a beautiful princess who fell in love with Eros (Cupid), god of love, and went through terrible trials before being allowed to marry him. The story is often understood to be about the soul redeeming itself through love. (To the Greeks, psyche also meant "butterfly", which suggests how they imagined the soul.) In English, psyche often sounds less spiritual than soul, less intellectual than mind, and more private than personality.

Example Sentences

some hidden corner within your psyche disturbing, enigmatic paintings that seem to embody the psyche of this brilliant but troubled artist

Recent Examples on the Web From space-faring ruminations on the human psyche to explosive intergalactic epics, these are the best sci-fi movies on HBO Max.

Alex Galbraith, EW.com, 14 Sep. 2022 The urge to decode patterns lies deep within the human psyche.

Amanda Foreman, WSJ, 28 July 2022 Researchers studying pornography and the human psyche suggest that different kinds of pornography can be consumed in various ways – not all of which are categorically healthy or unhealthy.

Mark Travers, Forbes, 18 July 2022 To be sure, these are precarious times: An economic recession lurks, and the national psyche is raw from mass shootings like those seen recently at a Texas elementary school and a New York supermarket.

Bobby Caina Calvan, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2022 His psyche is a key part of his evolution into a frontline starter this season.

Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 4 June 2022 Darren Aronofsky is notorious for screwing with the human psyche.

Deanna Janes, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 May 2022 Today's national psyche is one of fatigue and frustration — the malaise of our time.

Brian Stelter, CNN, 1 Mar. 2022 Today’s national psyche is one of fatigue and frustration — synonyms for the malaise of the 1970s.

Calvin Woodward And Zeke Miller, chicagotribune.com, 27 Feb. 2022 See More

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释义	psyche noun psy·che ˈsī-kē 1 capitalized : a princess loved by Cupid 2 [Greek psychē] a : soul, personality the nation's consumer psyche D. J. Kevles b : the totality of elements forming the mind (see mind entry 1 sense 2) specifically, in Freudian psychoanalytic theory : the id, ego, and superego including both conscious and unconscious components Did you know? Sometime back in the 16th century, we borrowed the word psyche directly from Greek into English. In Greek mythology, Psyche was a beautiful princess who fell in love with Eros (Cupid), god of love, and went through terrible trials before being allowed to marry him. The story is often understood to be about the soul redeeming itself through love. (To the Greeks, psyche also meant "butterfly", which suggests how they imagined the soul.) In English, psyche often sounds less spiritual than soul, less intellectual than mind, and more private than personality. Synonyms soul spirit See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences some hidden corner within your psyche disturbing, enigmatic paintings that seem to embody the psyche of this brilliant but troubled artist Recent Examples on the Web From space-faring ruminations on the human psyche to explosive intergalactic epics, these are the best sci-fi movies on HBO Max. Alex Galbraith, EW.com, 14 Sep. 2022 The urge to decode patterns lies deep within the human psyche. Amanda Foreman, WSJ, 28 July 2022 Researchers studying pornography and the human psyche suggest that different kinds of pornography can be consumed in various ways – not all of which are categorically healthy or unhealthy. Mark Travers, Forbes, 18 July 2022 To be sure, these are precarious times: An economic recession lurks, and the national psyche is raw from mass shootings like those seen recently at a Texas elementary school and a New York supermarket. Bobby Caina Calvan, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2022 His psyche is a key part of his evolution into a frontline starter this season. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 4 June 2022 Darren Aronofsky is notorious for screwing with the human psyche. Deanna Janes, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 May 2022 Today's national psyche is one of fatigue and frustration — the malaise of our time. Brian Stelter, CNN, 1 Mar. 2022 Today’s national psyche is one of fatigue and frustration — synonyms for the malaise of the 1970s. Calvin Woodward And Zeke Miller, chicagotribune.com, 27 Feb. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin, from Greek psychē soul First Known Use 1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Medical Definition psyche noun psy·che ˈsī-(ˌ)kē : the specialized cognitive, conative, and affective aspects of a psychosomatic unity : mind specifically : the totality of the id, ego, and superego including both conscious and unconscious components psyche noun 1 as in soul an immaterial force within a human being thought to give the body life, energy, and power disturbing, enigmatic paintings that seem to embody the psyche of this brilliant but troubled artist Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance soul spirit essence vitality life being quintessence Antonyms & Near Antonyms body flesh 2 as in mind the part of a person that feels, thinks, perceives, wills, and especially reasons a novel that explores the psyche of a depressed teen Synonyms & Similar Words mind brain intellect head intelligence cerebrum skull perception thinker wisdom consciousness brilliance insight mentality wit awareness gray matter judgment alertness acumen reason astuteness noodle perspicacity sagacity cognizance belfry loaf sapience judgement self-consciousness self-awareness
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