psychic
1 of 2adjective
psy·chic ˈsī-kik 
variants or less commonly psychical
ˈsī-ki-kəl
1
: of or relating to the psyche : psychogenic
2
: lying outside the sphere of physical science or knowledge : immaterial, moral, or spiritual in origin or force
3
: sensitive to nonphysical or supernatural forces and influences : marked by extraordinary or mysterious sensitivity, perception, or understanding
psychically
ˈsī-ki-k(ə-)lē
adverb psychic
2 of 2noun
1
a
: a person apparently sensitive to nonphysical forces
b
: medium sense 2d
2
: psychic phenomena
Synonyms
Noun
- channel
- channeler
- medium
- spiritist
- spiritualist
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
Adjective She claims to be psychic. Noun She claims to be a psychic. a celebrity psychic who managed to convince at least some people that their deceased loved ones were using him to relay messages
Recent Examples on the Web
Dalton Ross, EW.com, 24 Aug. 2022 In the Marvel comics, Madame Web is a clairvoyant mutant with powerful psychic abilities who lives in a complex life-support system resembling a spider web. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 8 July 2022 But, even Eleven looks shocked when his body turns into dust as if this was happening due to his physical body being destroyed and not by her psychic abilities. Keith Nelson, Men's Health, 5 July 2022 The title character in this popular Disney Channel sitcom is a teenage Black girl with psychic abilities. John Blake, CNN, 19 June 2022 This happens when psychic energy—or attention—is invested in realistic goals, and when skills match the opportunities for action. Outside Online, 19 Aug. 2020 Malls are fixtures of our physical and psychic landscapes, embedded with social and personal histories. Jillian Steinhauer, The New Republic, 22 Aug. 2022 Death was the irrevocable end that finally released Tillman from her obligations, but not without lingering regret and psychic costs. Anna Altman, The New Republic, 26 July 2022 More than half of Americans believe in psychic phenomena. Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2022 Keith Langston, EW.com, 10 Aug. 2022 At an all-girl's Catholic school, one student commits suicide, which leads them to bring in a psychic to find out why. Alesandra Dubin, Good Housekeeping, 20 July 2022 Maggie originally started as a short film about a psychic who sees herself in a stranger’s reading and was written and directed by Tim Curcio. Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 15 June 2022 The Shapiro campaign’s strategic calculations don’t require a psychic to divine. Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 18 May 2022 After a psychic predicted the date of Frankie’s death, Frankie holds a funeral for herself and when she, with a mic, and a cocktail-holding Grace collide, the pair are accidentally electrocuted and sent up to heaven early. Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 May 2022 Kaitlyn Bristowe and Jason Tartick could be expecting a bundle of joy soon — if their psychic's prediction comes true. Kelly Wynne, PEOPLE.com, 31 Mar. 2022 After learning the art of cold writing and psychoanalysis from Pete, Stan leaves and reinvents himself as a psychic for the wealthy. Katherine Tinsley, Good Housekeeping, 19 Mar. 2022 Miss Cleo, the popular television psychic whose commercials became iconic during the 1990s, is set to be the focus of an upcoming documentary. Okla Jones, Essence, 17 Feb. 2022 See More
Adjective
Also, this just in: The cast of season 24 may indeed be psychic! Dalton Ross, EW.com, 24 Aug. 2022 In the Marvel comics, Madame Web is a clairvoyant mutant with powerful psychic abilities who lives in a complex life-support system resembling a spider web. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 8 July 2022 But, even Eleven looks shocked when his body turns into dust as if this was happening due to his physical body being destroyed and not by her psychic abilities. Keith Nelson, Men's Health, 5 July 2022 The title character in this popular Disney Channel sitcom is a teenage Black girl with psychic abilities. John Blake, CNN, 19 June 2022 This happens when psychic energy—or attention—is invested in realistic goals, and when skills match the opportunities for action. Outside Online, 19 Aug. 2020 Malls are fixtures of our physical and psychic landscapes, embedded with social and personal histories. Jillian Steinhauer, The New Republic, 22 Aug. 2022 Death was the irrevocable end that finally released Tillman from her obligations, but not without lingering regret and psychic costs. Anna Altman, The New Republic, 26 July 2022 More than half of Americans believe in psychic phenomena. Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2022 Noun
Yellowjackets was always going to be a hit — at least, according to star Melanie Lynskey's psychic. Keith Langston, EW.com, 10 Aug. 2022 At an all-girl's Catholic school, one student commits suicide, which leads them to bring in a psychic to find out why. Alesandra Dubin, Good Housekeeping, 20 July 2022 Maggie originally started as a short film about a psychic who sees herself in a stranger’s reading and was written and directed by Tim Curcio. Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 15 June 2022 The Shapiro campaign’s strategic calculations don’t require a psychic to divine. Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 18 May 2022 After a psychic predicted the date of Frankie’s death, Frankie holds a funeral for herself and when she, with a mic, and a cocktail-holding Grace collide, the pair are accidentally electrocuted and sent up to heaven early. Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 May 2022 Kaitlyn Bristowe and Jason Tartick could be expecting a bundle of joy soon — if their psychic's prediction comes true. Kelly Wynne, PEOPLE.com, 31 Mar. 2022 After learning the art of cold writing and psychoanalysis from Pete, Stan leaves and reinvents himself as a psychic for the wealthy. Katherine Tinsley, Good Housekeeping, 19 Mar. 2022 Miss Cleo, the popular television psychic whose commercials became iconic during the 1990s, is set to be the focus of an upcoming documentary. Okla Jones, Essence, 17 Feb. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Greek psychikos of the soul, from psychē soul
First Known Use
Adjective
1645, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
1860, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Medical Definition
psychic 1 of 2
adjective
psy·chic ˈsī-kik
variants also psychical
-ki-kəl
1
: of or relating to the psyche : psychogenic
2
: sensitive to nonphysical or supernatural forces and influences
psychic
2 of 2noun
: a person apparently sensitive to nonphysical forces
psychic 1 of 2
noun
as in spiritualist
a person who claims to speak with or for the spirits of the dead a celebrity psychic who managed to convince at least some people that their deceased loved ones were using him to relay messages Synonyms & Similar Words
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- spiritualist
- medium
- channeler
- telepath
- clairvoyant
- spiritist
- channel
- sensitive
- mentalist
- mind reader
psychic
2 of 2adjective
variants also psychical
1
as in spiritualistic
Synonyms & Similar Words
- spiritualistic
- mystical
- metaphysical
- paranormal
- mystic
- spiritistic
- extrasensory
- occult
- otherworldly
- supernatural
- spiritual
- transcendental
- celestial
- transcendent
- supersensory
- preternatural
- unearthly
- divine
- numinous
- unworldly
- supersensible
- ethereal
- heavenly
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- natural
- earthly
- mundane
2
as in telepathic
Synonyms & Similar Words
- telepathic
- cognitive
- psychological
- thinking
- mental
- reasoning
- intelligent
- conscious
- noetic
- rational
- brilliant
- alert
- epistemic
- inner
- internal
- intellectual
- cerebral
- brainy
- clever
- smart
- knowing
- quick-witted
- sharp-witted
- interior
- psychologic
- bright
- sharp
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- physical
- corporeal
- somatic
- nonmental
- bodily
- corporal
- unconscious
- carnal
- fleshly
- dense
- stupid
- unintelligent
- dopey
- mindless
- simple
- thick
- obtuse
- witless
- brainless
- fatuous
- doltish
- thickheaded
- dopy
- weak-minded
- half-witted
- slow-witted