noun
- Plural of psychedelia; visual or auditory effects, art styles, or experiences characterized by vivid colors, distorted patterns, and surreal imagery, often associated with psychedelic drugs or the counterculture movement of the 1960s.
- Plural of psychedelia; psychedelic drugs or substances that produce hallucinogenic effects.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; Often refers to art, music, fashion, or design from the 1960s psychedelic era
Usage: Informal or slang usage; Refers to drugs such as LSD or psilocybin
Examples
- The museum exhibition featured vibrant psychedelias from the 1960s music scene.
- Concert posters from that era displayed bold psychedelias with swirling patterns and neon colors.
- The band's album cover was filled with trippy psychedelias that captured the spirit of the time.
- Fashion designers drew inspiration from the psychedelias of the counterculture movement.
- The documentary explored how psychedelias influenced visual art and popular culture.
- Vintage record stores often sell merchandise decorated with classic psychedelias.