a person apparently sensitive to things beyond the natural range of perception
"The psychic claimed she could sense events happening miles away before they occurred."
A person who possesses, or appears to possess, extra-sensory abilities such as precognition, clairvoyance and telepathy, or who appears to be susceptible to paranormal or supernatural influences.
"The psychic claimed she could see the future through her crystal ball."
In plain English: A psychic is someone who claims to have supernatural powers that let them see into other people's minds or predict what will happen next.
"The psychic told her that she would find love next year."
Usage: Use "psychic" as a noun only when referring specifically to an individual claimed to have extrasensory powers like telepathy or precognition. Avoid using it for general intuition, which is better described by terms such as gut feeling or hunch.
Relating to or having the abilities of a psychic.
"The psychic claimed she could see events happening far away from her current location."
In plain English: Psychic means having the ability to know things without using your normal senses.
"The psychic reading predicted that she would find her lost keys under the sofa cushions."
From Ancient Greek ψυχικός (psukhikós, "relative to the soul, spirit, mind"). Earlier referred to as "psychical"; or from Ancient Greek ψυχή (psukhḗ, "soul, mind, psyche"). First appeared (as substantive) 1871 and first records 1895.