psyche psyche /ˈsaɪki/

noun

1. () That which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason  ( nous , psyche , brain , head , mind )
   that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
    His mind wandered
   his mind wandered
    I couldn't get his words out of my head
   I couldn't get his words out of my head
   
   
2. () The immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life  ( psyche , soul )
   the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
     The soulful singer poured her heart into every note, moving listeners with her performances.
   The soulful singer poured her heart into every note, moving listeners with her performances.
   
   

 Psyche

1. (Greek mythology) a beautiful princess loved by Cupid who visited her at night and told her she must not try to see him; became the personification of the soul  ( Psyche )
   (Greek mythology) a beautiful princess loved by Cupid who visited her at night and told her she must not try to see him; became the personification of the soul
    Cupid secretly visited Psyche every night, forbidding her from seeing his face.
   Cupid secretly visited Psyche every night, forbidding her from seeing his face.