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psyche

/ˈsaɪ.ki/noun2 syllables

Psyche means: that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason.

Synonyms for psyche5

noun, as in that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

mind, head, brain, nous

noun, as in the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

soul

What does psyche mean?3

noun

1

that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason“his mind wandered”

2

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

3

(Greek mythology) a beautiful princess loved by Cupid who visited her at night and told her she must not try to see him; became the personification of the soul

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with psyche?1

two syllables

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Psyche in a sentence

  • Reality and irreality are both important for one's psyche.nonong
  • It is known that music influences the psyche.adiante19
  • Taking both alcohol and drugs simultaneously can lead to big changes in one's psyche.moxy
  • You play big and you psyche everybody out.LoverofEnglish
  • Sami's twisted psyche was never understood.OsoHombre
  • Next year, a craft will explore the asteroid Psyche, which is heavy with nickel and iron.Hybrid

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Forms of psyche

as a noun

plural
psyches