psychedelia

noun

psy·​che·​de·​lia ˌsī-kə-ˈdēl-yə How to pronounce psychedelia (audio)
1
: the world of people, phenomena, or items associated with psychedelic drugs
2
: psychedelic music

Examples of psychedelia in a Sentence

the tie-dyed fashions of psychedelia music ranging from jazz to disco to '60s psychedelia
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Inspired by the legacy of late '60s Austin psychedelia, pioneered by hometown rock band The 13th Floor Elevators and its lead Roky Erickson, the fest found footing its first few years, hosting a handful of bands in a red barn. Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Nov. 2024 Whether that happens may depend on efforts to rein DMT in from the fringes of psychedelia. Oshan Jarow, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024 Era-defining aesthetics like Space Age, psychedelia and disco are reflected across 250 dolls, as are designer collaborations with labels such as Oscar de la Renta. Hannah Malach, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024 Related article Unforgettable photos of psychedelia and debauchery from the golden age of LSD In small clinical trials, synthetic versions of the psychedelic have shown benefits in tackling cluster headaches, anxiety, anorexia, obsessive-compulsive disorder and various forms of substance abuse. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for psychedelia 

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from English psychedelic

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of psychedelia was in 1967

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“Psychedelia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychedelia. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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