Freud

[ froid; German froit ]

noun

1. Anna, 1895–1982, British psychoanalyst, born in Austria (daughter of Sigmund Freud).
2. Lucian, 1932–2011, British painter, born in Germany; grandson of Sigmund Freud.
3. Sig·mund [sig, -m, uh, nd, zeekh, -m, oo, nt], 1856–1939, Austrian neurologist: founder of psychoanalysis.

Freud

/ frɔɪd /

noun

1. FreudAnna18951982FAustrianMEDICINE: psychiatrist Anna . 1895–1982, Austrian psychiatrist: daughter of Sigmund Freud and pioneer of child psychoanalysis
2. FreudSir Clement19242009MBritishFILMS AND TV: broadcasterWRITING: writerPOLITICS: politicianCOOKERY: chef Sir Clement . 1924–2009, British broadcaster, writer, politician, and chef; best known as a panellist on the radio game show Just a Minute ; grandson of Sigmund Freud
3. FreudLucian19222011MBritishARTS AND CRAFTS: painter Lucian . 1922–2011, British painter, esp of nudes and portraits; grandson of Sigmund Freud
4. FreudSigmund18561939MAustrianMEDICINE: psychiatrist Sigmund (ˈziːkmʊnt). 1856–1939, Austrian psychiatrist; originator of psychoanalysis, based on free association of ideas and analysis of dreams. He stressed the importance of infantile sexuality in later development, evolving the concept of the Oedipus complex. His works include The Interpretation of Dreams (1900) and The Ego and the Id (1923)

Other Words From

• anti-Freud adjective
• pro-Freud adjective

Example Sentences

Mr Shoa said it was a "dream come true" that his work would appear alongside artists including Rembrandt and Lucian Freud.

From BBC

No Use’ reflects the Freud thing of love and work, and he’s not really getting anything out of either.”

From Los Angeles Times

Also up, a biography of Sigmund Freud’s most famous patient and, in fiction, two noteworthy debut novels.

From New York Times

At the time, Three Studies of Lucian Freud was the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction.

From BBC

Freud would also study his patients’ reactions to Jofi, and on occasion, use his observations to better grasp their state of mind.

From Seattle Times