psychics
word · lemma: psychic
Definition
People who claim to have special mental powers, such as the ability to tell the future, sense things beyond normal human ability, or communicate with spirits.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural; used for people said to have supernatural abilities. Can sound neutral, mysterious, or even skeptical. Common collocations: 'fortune-telling psychics,' 'psychics claim.' May be confused with 'psychologists' or 'mediums' but refers specifically to supernatural powers.
Example Sentences
My friends don’t believe in psychics, but I think it’s fun to get a reading once in a while.
natural
Many people visit psychics to ask about their future.
basic
Some psychics claim they can speak to the dead.
basic
There are television shows about famous psychics.
basic
At the fair, several psychics offered to tell me about my past lives.
natural
Skeptics often argue that psychics use clever tricks instead of real powers.
natural