psychic

noun
UK: /ˈsaɪkɪk/
US: /ˈsaɪkɪk/

  1. Someone who says they can see the future or read minds.

    1. The psychic said I would meet a tall, dark stranger soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people visit the local psychic hoping to learn more about their future. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

clairvoyant sensitive telepath
psychic adjective

  1. Relating to strange mental abilities or powers that cannot be explained by science.

    1. She claims to have psychic abilities that help her find lost pets. [ ] [ ]
    2. The scientist studied psychic phenomena but remained skeptical about their existence. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "psychic" is /ˈsaɪkɪk/ in British English and /ˈsaɪkɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "psychic": clairvoyant, sensitive, telepath.

Example usage of "psychic": "The psychic said I would meet a tall, dark stranger soon.". More examples on the page.