psychic
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.someone who says they can see the future or know things using special mental powers.
n.a person who claims to possess extrasensory perception (ESP), such as telepathy or precognition.
Simple“The psychic predicted that I would meet someone important during my trip.”
In context“Despite the lack of scientific evidence, many people still consult a psychic when they are facing difficult life decisions or seeking closure.”
Synonymsclairvoyantfortune teller - 02 C1 Advanced
adj.relating to your mind or your spirit rather than your body.
adj.relating to the human psyche or mind; mental rather than physical in nature.
Simple“The doctor said the patient's pain might have a psychic cause rather than a physical one.”
In context“The therapist explored the patient's psychic trauma, looking for deep-seated emotional patterns established during early childhood.”
Synonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.having or using special powers that cannot be explained by science.
adj.pertaining to phenomena that appear to be outside of physical or natural laws, specifically involving extrasensory abilities.
Simple“Some people believe that animals have a psychic ability to sense danger before it happens.”
In context“The investigator remained skeptical of the woman's psychic claims, searching instead for a logical explanation for the strange occurrences.”
Synonyms
“Most of their focus was on the psychic abilities of humans.”
From Ancient Greek ψυχικός (psukhikós, “relative to the soul, spirit, mind”). Earlier referred to as "psychical"; or from Ancient Greek ψυχή (psukhḗ, “soul, mind, psyche”). First appeared (as substantive) 1871 and first records 1895.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.