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Any psychoactive substance (such as LSD or psilocybin) which, when consumed, causes perceptual changes (sometimes erratic and uncontrollable), visual hallucination, and altered awareness of the body and mind.
adjective
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Of, containing, generating, or reminiscent of drug-induced hallucinations, distortions of perception, altered awareness etc.
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(of graphics, etc.) Having bright colours, abstract shapes, etc. reminiscent of drug-induced hallucinations or distortions of perception.
interjection
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Awesome, cool, groovy
Examples of psychedelic in a Sentence
Directed by Peter Hyams, it starred Roy Schieder of Jaws fame, and (fortunately, in this viewer's opinion) lost much of the psychedelic mystical overtones that hampered the original movie.
The melodic sweetness of this song fit right into the boys from Liverpool's early sound when they were more of a pop band than the experimental psychedelic studio sensation they became in the late 1960s.
In an instant one psychedelic traveler meets the gentle swagger of an old hobo going the other way.
They carry all kinds of unique items like "Chucky" dolls, dragon and gargoyle fountains and goblets, vintage style t-shirts with famous rock bands and celebrities, psychedelic lava lamps, incense, and sexy, fun items.
The next decade wasthe psychedelic age.
Hi £ 38.00 Neon yellow and black psychedelic 60's unworn tunic mini dress with mandarin collar As seen in HAPPY magazine August 06 issue!
He arranges the ultra psychedelic dirge that is ' Lights ' and the swirling psych pop of ' Something New and Different ' .
Mixed and flanged by Ed Buller (former keyboardist of Psychedelic Furs) and Slowdive.
It was the show you Wished You Were Here For, an awesome psychedelic trip into interstellar overdrive.
A more illuminating image might be that of a band in 1986 producing a perfect psychedelic pastiche.
From psychedelic folk to space prog The Beta Band, made some of the most intriguing, yet wilfully perverse music of the â90s.
It's one of the most individual, truly psychedelic records you'll hear for a long time.
Seen en masse, the effect of these rippling color fields, outlined by dark webs, is almost psychedelic.
In the south seas, the islanders drink Kava Kava, and will not conduct business without the mildly psychedelic stimulant.
Ranging from classical to jazz to funk and beyond, the overall effect is quite psychedelic, but in a good way.
They've gone psychedelic - this owes more to Radiohead and Sgt Pepper's than to dance music.
The towpath side bottom quadrant wall is now finished, with special ' psychedelic ' blue and red brickwork capping!
As to be expected from a night of psychedelic trance, the decoration was stupendous.
When you think about the classic wah-wah sounds of the 60s, you think about British bluesmen and psychedelic American rockers, not Italy.
Before the Flaming Lips took on matters of life and death, they were expert at psychedelic whimsy.
The towpath side bottom quadrant wall is now finished, with special ' psychedelic ' blue and red brickwork capping !
The band have their own self-produced sound - very psychedelic and earthy with a twist of contemporary groove.
The size of the dots ranged from Swiss dots to large psychedelic.
Floral, geometric and abstract patterns were very popular in psychedelic and neon colors.
The arresting office noted a strange odor in the air which lead to the search and discover of 1 ½ pounds of marijuana and a small bag of psychedelic mushrooms.
Whether she's wearing tie-dye, psychedelic patterns or neon accents, you can't miss a rave girl as she saunters down the street.
In the late 1960s psychedelic music and hip huggers were all the rage.
Their sound was constantly evolving and hinted at multiple genres from psychedelic to hard driving rock to disco.
Famous for their Wall of Sound, the Grateful Dead were at the forefront of Psychedelic Rock with other bands such as Jefferson Airplane, The Doors and more.
Later records like Physical Graffiti and In Through the Out Door saw the band dabbling in keyboards, psychedelic textures and dance grooves that borrowed from reggae and disco.
In the United States, many associate the paisley design to the psychedelic Summer of Love in the 1970's.
That could be anything that doesn't naturally occur in nature, even if it's meant to just be pretty and not psychedelic or especially wild.
The Trippy Mode changes the background of the games to a kind of psychedelic color experience.
You can choose from a top that has the American flag printed on it, or go for one with psychedelic swirls.
Board shorts for girls come in dark and bright hues, including some psychedelic patterns you will love to wear on vacation, but probably not in your own neighborhood.
The suits are fully lined and feature bold designs like butterflies, beads or psychedelic flowers.
Suggestions so far include the adorable psychedelic heart one-piece tank suit with a matching sarong by St. Tropez - a hot-pink suit great for hot days.
Seen in tie-dyes, free-flowing skirts and beads, the hippies' psychedelic style was as unique as their personalities.
Leggings, like some of the psychedelic tights of the 1960s, can add extra verve to an already kicky dress, as well as preserve comfort and modesty.
If you pick the 1950s, then don a poodle skirt or go as a psychedelic hippie from the 1960s.
You don't need to include three flashing images, a music file, and a psychedelic background image in the same page.
Many of the boho bags of the day were decorated with classic hippie designs, like flowers, peace symbols and psychedelic swirls.
Leopard patterns, racing stripes, and psychedelic colors can inspire an entire makeover.
Walt Disney's psychedelic musical, Fantasia, was an early favorite at college Midnight Movie events.
Think about psychedelic colors and unusual patterns.
During the 60s, tights and thick nylons became popular, including wildly patterned styles that mimicked the psychedelic scene.
A touch of frilly trim gives it a French boudoir vibe, and its colorful print has a softly psychedelic appeal.
If you want to show a little bit of psychedelic funk in your workout gear, a tie dyed sports bra is perfect for you.
There are some styles from the 1960s when psychedelic colors were all the rage; this colorful craze extended to girdles as well.
A tribute to Sly and The Family Stone had been planned for the evening, but the 61 year old, mohawked pioneer of psychedelic soul was not expected to be present.