Psyche
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsaɪ.ki/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Psyche is a noun meaning The human soul, mind, or spirit.
Meaning
The human soul, mind, or spirit.
More Meanings
- A small white butterfly, Leptosia nina, family Pieridae, of Asia and Australasia.
- Abbreviation of psychology.
- (colloquial) Alternative form of psych.
- Alternative form of psych.
- (chiefly psychology) The human mind as the central force in thought, emotion, and behavior of an individual.
Example Sentences
We feel we have been victimised over the centuries. It’s part of our psyche – underneath it all we side with the underdog.”
I've been driving in L.A. / And the world, it feels too big / Like a floating ball that's bound to break / Snap my psyche like a twig
Word Forms
- psyches
- psych
- psyching
- psyched
Synonyms for psyche
Depending on context, synonyms include head, soul, nous, mind, brain.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include soul, nous, mind, head, brain, spirit.
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