hallucinogenic
Americanadjective
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producing hallucinations.
a hallucinogenic drug.
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of, relating to, or constituting a hallucinogen or hallucinogens.
He took some strange tablets and has just woken from weird hallucinogenic dreams.
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resembling or recalling the state of consciousness induced by a hallucinogen.
The film contains a wild kaleidoscope of unequivocal camp and hallucinogenic color.
noun
adjective
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(of drugs, plants, substances, etc) inducing hallucinations
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having qualities suggestive of hallucination or hallucinogens
strange, hallucinogenic scenes
Etymology
Origin of hallucinogenic
First recorded in 1950–55; hallucino(gen) + -genic
Example Sentences
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These compounds were engineered to release the active molecule into the brain more slowly and steadily, potentially reducing hallucinogenic effects while preserving therapeutic activity.
From Science Daily • Mar. 8, 2026
Another “Let’s Fly” exclusive, ENESS’ “Spiritus Sonata,” features hallucinogenic, elephant-balloon hybrids that are straight out of Winnie the Pooh’s psychedelic “Heffalumps and Woozles” scene.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2024
In fact, lately it seems like Santos has leaned into the spectacle of his hallucinogenic reign, enjoying the lame-duck freedom afforded to politicians of a much more reverent pedigree.
From Slate • Nov. 16, 2023
Tested in mice, Delix's leading molecule doesn't appear hallucinogenic.
From BBC • Sep. 14, 2023
But the trauma therapist, Sherry Beckmann, 52, said her recent experience with deeply troubled war veterans convinced her to reconsider that antipathy after some of her patients had breakthroughs after a hallucinogenic experience.
From New York Times • Jan. 3, 2023
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