What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
psychic
Example
The psychic predicted that I would meet someone special this year. [psychic: noun]
Example
She had a psychic feeling that something bad was going to happen. [psychic: adjective]
clairvoyant
Example
The clairvoyant saw a vision of a new job opportunity for me. [clairvoyant: noun]
Example
He had a clairvoyant dream that warned him of danger. [clairvoyant: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Psychic is more common than clairvoyant in everyday language and is used in a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between psychic and clairvoyant?
Clairvoyant is generally considered more formal and mystical than psychic, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
