PSYCHE Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

psyche

noun

ˈsī-kē

Definition of psyche

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

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body
flesh

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

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Recent Examples of psyche Still, the department store has a strong hold on the fashion psyche and JHSF sees plenty of opportunity. — David Moin, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 Despite being shared with other characters, James' version of Silent Hill feels like his personal hell, one born of his twisted psyche. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026 Tolstoy’s epic about Russia during the Napoleonic Wars is one of the greatest studies of human psyche and society ever written. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 15 Sep. 2026 Friday marks 25 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, a seminal moment that drastically altered the landscape and psyche of American society and the globe. — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for psyche

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Noun

Regardless, losing the heart and soul of their Stanley Cup-winning squads is a blow the Panthers can ill afford, so here's hoping the road to recovery is quick for Barkov.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
At the end of all that immersiveness, exiting out onto the physical street to join the crowds of shuffling tourists and fend off sullen Elmos makes Times Square feel like the soul of authenticity.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of soul

Noun

But this is an album that’s apparently about the artist’s double life, and the questions that are bound to be at the forefront of any curious listener’s mind go unaddressed.

— Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026
Eco effort Because Kanai is a protected area, eco efforts are top of mind.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of mind

Noun

Riffing on the spirit of COMO Shambhala, yoga and wellbeing is a huge focus here; an open-air pavilion hosts different sessions and therapies.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The family described the teen as a fearless, curious and deeply imaginative young man with an ambitious spirit who inspired those around him.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of spirit

Noun

The show sees six pairs of contestants attempt to track down some of the biggest brains in Britain – six individuals known as The Chasers – in undisclosed locations across Europe.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Yet, despite these extraordinary advances, the brain still holds countless mysteries, with much more left to learn and discover and optogenetics has given us a powerful means to take on these challenges.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of brain

Noun

Some 700,000 people have lost their lives in the past 18 months as a result of the development cuts, the head of a global aid organization said last week.

— Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Matt Stanley, head of market engagement at Kpler, highlighted Europe’s dilemma and the risks posed by dipping into emergency reserves in an uncertain geopolitical environment.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of head

Noun

An ace trash talker, Ali took potshots at Frazier’s intellect and cast him as an ally of the white establishment.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026
Fundamentalists will claim that the moral code that follows from their faith needs no intellect to follow.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026

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