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psyche

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsaɪki/

psyche means: A person’s mind and deepest feelings, including parts they may not fully understand.

noun

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A person’s mind and deepest feelings, including parts they may not fully understand.

  • The experience changed her psyche.
  • The film explores the darker parts of the human psyche.
  • War left a deep mark on the nation’s psyche.

Similar words: mind, soul

Common phrases: human psyche, collective psyche, someone’s psyche, individual psyche

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A small white butterfly found in parts of Asia and Australasia.

  • A psyche landed on a leaf.
  • We watched a psyche flutter through the garden.
  • The guide identified the small white butterfly as a psyche.

Common phrases: white psyche, psyche butterfly

Questions about psyche

What does psyche mean?

A person’s mind and deepest feelings, including parts they may not fully understand.

What is psyche in other languages?

Türkçe: ruh · Español: psique · Français: psyché · Deutsch: Psyche · Italiano: psiche · 日本語: 精神

How do you pronounce psyche?

It is pronounced /ˈsaɪki/.

How do you use psyche in a sentence?

The experience changed her psyche. The film explores the darker parts of the human psyche.

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