variants
or less commonly psychical
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
1
a
: a person apparently sensitive to nonphysical forces
b
2
: psychic phenomena
Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
Carl Jung’s great ally turned rival, Sigmund Freud, proposed a model of the human psyche that acted much like a machine—repression and projection as twin pistons in the psychic engine.
—Frederick Kaufman, Harper's Magazine, 26 Feb. 2024
Here, they’re squeezed into 30-minute increments, as the X-Men face obstacles that include Sentinel robots, a weapon that neutralizes their powers and a psychic attack engineered by longtime nemesis Mr. Sinister (Chris Britton).
—Alison Herman, Variety, 20 Mar. 2024
According to Sarah Potter, a tarot reader and psychic medium, yellow symbolizes happiness and courage, and is known to bring a boost in optimism.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2024
When Ernestine was pregnant with him, a psychic had told her that her boy was going to be a star.
—Jason Sheeler, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
It’s seldom written well, and acting one’s way out of that particular social and psychic trap is rarely convincing.
—Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post, 27 Feb. 2024
If only a psychic could have warned us about these wretched Spider-Man spinoffs.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2024
The great British psychic and tarot card reader (Heidi Gardner) comes out to predict the 2024 election.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 28 Jan. 2024
Katie Rife, EW.com, 12 Mar. 2024
World Premiere Look Into My Eyes / United States (Director: Lana Wilson; Producers: Kyle Martin, Lana Wilson)
A group of New York City psychics conduct deeply intimate readings for their clients, revealing a kaleidoscope of loneliness, connection, and healing.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 14 Mar. 2024
Then more news and a few more talk shows, in which a KGB combat psychic predicts Russia’s future and what will happen on the front.
—Vadim Smyslov, WIRED, 21 Feb. 2024
Amy Schumer booked a recognizable psychic for the second season of her Hulu series Life & Beth.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2024
This gem and mineral show features minerals, crystals, beads, gems and jewelry, plus healers, psychics, aura readers and masseuses.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 1 Jan. 2024
But the crowds remain, as do the guitarists, craft stalls and psychics.
—Elaine Glusac, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2024
About Psychic Access, Inc.: Psychic Access, Inc. is a pioneering platform in the spiritual guidance industry, providing users with access to skilled and experienced psychics.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2024
Users can now seamlessly listen to the bios of their favorite psychics and gain a deeper understanding of their unique skills, specialties, and professional backgrounds.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2024
Adjective
Venus and Neptune’s alignment amplifies the psychic nature of a relationship.
—USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
Carl Jung’s great ally turned rival, Sigmund Freud, proposed a model of the human psyche that acted much like a machine—repression and projection as twin pistons in the psychic engine.
—Frederick Kaufman, Harper's Magazine, 26 Feb. 2024
Here, they’re squeezed into 30-minute increments, as the X-Men face obstacles that include Sentinel robots, a weapon that neutralizes their powers and a psychic attack engineered by longtime nemesis Mr. Sinister (Chris Britton).
—Alison Herman, Variety, 20 Mar. 2024
According to Sarah Potter, a tarot reader and psychic medium, yellow symbolizes happiness and courage, and is known to bring a boost in optimism.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2024
When Ernestine was pregnant with him, a psychic had told her that her boy was going to be a star.
—Jason Sheeler, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
It’s seldom written well, and acting one’s way out of that particular social and psychic trap is rarely convincing.
—Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post, 27 Feb. 2024
If only a psychic could have warned us about these wretched Spider-Man spinoffs.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2024
The great British psychic and tarot card reader (Heidi Gardner) comes out to predict the 2024 election.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 28 Jan. 2024
Noun
The premise is classic: A group of psychics and skeptics is invited to the foreboding Hill House to participate in a study of the supernatural.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 12 Mar. 2024
World Premiere Look Into My Eyes / United States (Director: Lana Wilson; Producers: Kyle Martin, Lana Wilson)
A group of New York City psychics conduct deeply intimate readings for their clients, revealing a kaleidoscope of loneliness, connection, and healing.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 14 Mar. 2024
Then more news and a few more talk shows, in which a KGB combat psychic predicts Russia’s future and what will happen on the front.
—Vadim Smyslov, WIRED, 21 Feb. 2024
Amy Schumer booked a recognizable psychic for the second season of her Hulu series Life & Beth.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2024
This gem and mineral show features minerals, crystals, beads, gems and jewelry, plus healers, psychics, aura readers and masseuses.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 1 Jan. 2024
But the crowds remain, as do the guitarists, craft stalls and psychics.
—Elaine Glusac, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2024
About Psychic Access, Inc.: Psychic Access, Inc. is a pioneering platform in the spiritual guidance industry, providing users with access to skilled and experienced psychics.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2024
Users can now seamlessly listen to the bios of their favorite psychics and gain a deeper understanding of their unique skills, specialties, and professional backgrounds.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2024
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“Psychic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychic. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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psychic
1 of 2 adjective
psy·chic
ˈsī-kik 
variants
also psychical
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
psy·chic
ˈsī-kik
variants
also psychical
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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