Psychotic
/ˌsaɪˈkɒtɪk/ adj, noun, slang
adj, noun, slang ·Common ·High school level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A person affected by psychosis.
- 2 a person afflicted with psychosis wordnet
Adjective
- 1 Of, related to, or suffering from psychosis.
"Direct evidence on psychotic behavior is the presence of either delusions or hallucinations (without insight into their pathological nature)."
- 2 Out of control, bizarre, or crazy. informal
"Full-bodied tribal rhythms, weird bendy bass lines, screechy high-end guitar melodies, and more psychotic lyrics about "Tension," "Butchers," and "Madness.""
Adjective
- 1 characteristic of or suffering from psychosis wordnet
Example
More examples"After experiencing several acute psychotic episodes, Mary was admitted to a mental institution."
Etymology
Derived in English from psychosis + -tic; compare French psychotique, German psychotisch. Attested from the late 19th century. Compare earlier neurotic.