What does psyche mean?
Psyche means The human soul, mind, or spirit..
Psyche
/ˈsaɪ.ki/ · noun
Meaning
The human soul, mind, or spirit..
Definitions by Sense
- The human soul, mind, or spirit.
- (chiefly psychology) The human mind as the central force in thought, emotion, and behavior of an individual.
- A small white butterfly, Leptosia nina, family Pieridae, of Asia and Australasia.
- Abbreviation of psychology.
- (colloquial) Alternative form of psych.
- Alternative form of psych.
Example Sentences
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
We feel we have been victimised over the centuries. It’s part of our psyche – underneath it all we side with the underdog.”
Synonyms for psyche
Antonyms for psyche
Related Words
Word Forms
- psyches
- psych
- psyching
- psyched
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for psyche?
Common synonyms include head, soul, nous, mind.
What is the opposite of psyche?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use psyche in a sentence?
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
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