psychedelic

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A psychedelic experience or thing is one that's related to the mind and senses, often making people feel like they're experiencing something new and out of this world.

When we talk about psychedelic things, we usually mean art, music, fashion, or experiences that try to alter your perception of reality. You might see it in a painting with crazy colors and patterns, hear it in electronic music that's trying to transport you to another place, or feel it in a wild party where everyone's dancing and laughing together. It's all about exploring new ways to experience the world around us and expressing ourselves in a more free-spirited way.

How common is "psychedelic"?

Word psychedelic is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

adjective

  • Of, containing, generating, or reminiscent of drug-induced hallucinations, distortions of perception, altered awareness, etc.

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