tim leary
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- Timothy Leary: An American psychologist and writer known for his strong advocacy of the therapeutic and spiritual use of psychoactive drugs, most notably LSD, during the 1960s counterculture movement.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Tim Leary's famous phrase was "turn on, tune in, drop out."
- The research of Tim Leary at Harvard University involved experiments with psilocybin.
- Many consider Tim Leary a controversial figure in the history of psychology.
Advanced Usage
- "Leary's legacy": Refers to the long-term cultural and scientific impact of Timothy Leary's work and ideas.
- The documentary explored Leary's legacy on modern psychedelic research.
- "To pull a Leary" (informal/idiosyncratic): To engage in or advocate for radical, countercultural behavior, especially regarding consciousness expansion.
- He decided to pull a Leary and quit his corporate job to travel the world.
Variants and Related Words
- Leary, Timothy Leary, Timothy Francis Leary: Full name and common variants.
- Leary-esque (adj.): Characteristic of or resembling the ideas, style, or attitude of Timothy Leary.
- The festival had a very Leary-esque vibe, focusing on consciousness and music.
Synonyms
- Psychedelic advocate: A promoter of the use of psychedelic substances.
- Countercultural icon: A symbol of the values and rebellion of the 1960s counterculture.
Related Phrases
- "Turn on, tune in, drop out": The slogan popularized by Timothy Leary, encouraging people to embrace psychedelic drugs, engage with new ideas, and detach from conventional societal structures.
Related Idioms
- "A Leary figure": A person who is a controversial advocate for radical change or alternative lifestyles.
- In his community, he was seen as a Leary figure, always challenging the status quo.
Noun
- United States psychologist who experimented with psychoactive drugs (including LSD) and became a well-known advocate of their use (1920-1996)