What is another word for hallucinogenic?

Pronunciation: [hɐlˌuːsɪnə͡ʊd͡ʒˈɛnɪk] (IPA)

The term hallucinogenic refers to substances that can cause altered perceptions of reality. There are several other terms which can be used interchangeably with hallucinogenic, including psychedelic, psychoactive, mind-altering, and hallucinatory. These terms describe substances that have the ability to affect the senses and produce significant changes in mood, perception or behavior. Hallucinogenic drugs have been used for various reasons throughout history, including spiritual and ceremonial practices, healing, and recreational use. However, the use of these drugs can also have serious negative effects, including physical harm, hallucinations, and the risk of addiction.

What are the hypernyms for Hallucinogenic?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for hallucinogenic?

The antonyms for the word "hallucinogenic" can be described as substances or experiences that are not associated with altered perceptions, unusual visuals or altered states of consciousness. Such antonyms include words like normal, lucid, plain, realistic, sober, mundane, rational, and natural. This means that these substances do not induce hallucinations, altered perceptions or unusual visuals which are typical of the hallucinogenic substances. They are often used to describe ordinary experiences, situations, or substances that do not change the way we perceive reality. Antonyms for the word "hallucinogenic" can be useful in clarifying the differences between various experiences and substances that affect the mind and body differently.

What are the antonyms for Hallucinogenic?

Usage examples for Hallucinogenic

Some had hallucinogenic effects, which were probably useful for pain.
"Our Legal Heritage, 4th Ed."
S. A. Reilly
I have to breathe, and I fear that this smoke might be as hallucinogenic as the stuff she makes from the weeds!
"Abducted to Oz"
Bob Evans and Chris Dulabone

Famous quotes with Hallucinogenic

  • Take me, I am the drug; take me, I am hallucinogenic.
    Salvador Dali
  • Your denial is beneath you, and thanks to the use of hallucinogenic drugs, I see through you.
    Bill Hicks
  • I never took hallucinogenic drugs because I never wanted my consciousness expanded one unnecessary iota.
    Fran Lebowitz
  • Every age is known by its pleasures, Fielding reads from the library readout. The twentieth introduced two: high speed and hallucinogenic drugs. Both proved dangerous in the long run, which made them even more interesting.
    Gregory Benford

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