adjective
- relating to or suffering from a severe mental disorder characterized by loss of contact with reality
- extremely irrational or violent in behavior
Usage: medical/clinical
Usage: informal; often considered insensitive
noun
- a person suffering from psychosis
Usage: medical/clinical; can be considered offensive when used casually
Examples
- The patient exhibited psychotic symptoms including hallucinations and delusions.
- His psychotic episode required immediate medical intervention.
- The medication helped control her psychotic behavior.
- The documentary explored the treatment of psychotic disorders.
- She described her ex-boyfriend’s jealous rage as psychotic.
- The psychotic was transferred to a secure facility for treatment.