mind-reader

See also: mindreader and mind reader

English

Noun

mind-reader (plural mind-readers)

1. Synonym of telepath: one who is able to read others' minds.

   You need to tell me these things, honey. I'm not a mind-reader.

   • 1991 September, Stephen Fry, chapter 1, in The Liar, London: Heinemann, →ISBN, section I, page 18:

     ‘Lemon curd!’ said Adrian. ‘And what was I saying only this minute, Tom?’ “If only we had some lemon curd for our guests.” You’re a mind-reader, Bollocks.’

Usage notes

• Unlike telepath, mind-reader is typically used ironically or negatively.

See also

• mind-reading