variants or less commonly psychical
Synonyms of psychicnext
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

psychic

2 of 2

noun

1
a
: a person apparently sensitive to nonphysical forces
2
: psychic phenomena

Examples of psychic in a Sentence

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
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Adjective
The other turns an industrial office space into an infinite realm of psychic dread. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2026 The opening date was determined by Pham’s family thây bói (psychic or fortune teller), and the duo plans to stick to it. Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 June 2026
Noun
The pet psychic was ready to listen. Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 12 May 2026 The wine-loving psychic is wearing a silky robe paired with pearls, palm trees behind her. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for psychic

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of psychic was in 1645

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Cite this Entry

“Psychic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychic. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

psychic

1 of 2 adjective
1
: of or relating to the psyche
2
: not physical
especially : not to be explained by knowledge of natural laws
3
: sensitive to influences or forces believed to come from beyond the natural world

psychic

2 of 2 noun
: a psychic person (as a medium)

Medical Definition

psychic

1 of 2 adjective
1
: of or relating to the psyche : psychogenic
2
: sensitive to nonphysical or supernatural forces and influences

psychic

2 of 2 noun
: a person apparently sensitive to nonphysical forces

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