Synonyms of psyche

psyche

noun

ˈsī-kē 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• soul
• spirit
• essence
• life
• vitality
• being
• quintessence

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• body
• flesh

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mind
• brain
• head
• intellect
• intelligence
• skull
• cerebrum
• thinker
• perception
• wisdom
• brilliance
• insight
• consciousness
• mentality
• wit
• awareness
• gray matter
• judgment
• judgement
• reason
• alertness
• acumen
• noodle
• sagacity
• loaf
• cognizance
• astuteness
• perspicacity
• belfry
• self-consciousness
• self-awareness
• sapience

Examples of psyche in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As well as establishing a safe space, Williams is passionate about encouraging his clients to really look deeply into their own psyche and mental habits. —Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024

Each unnerving tale blends genre thrills with social commentary to explore the darker side of the human psyche. —Jack Dunn, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024

Yet Gaga sets out to do just that on Harlequin, her freewheeling new album that explores Harley Quinn’s psyche through a blur of genre-defying songs. —Stephen Daw, Billboard, 27 Sep. 2024

In trying times, Washington has worked to prevent negativity from invading players’ psyches. —Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024