Synonyms for

Psychologically

Verb / ˌsaɪkʌˈlɑ:dʒɪkli: / Another word for psychologically — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to the mind or mental processes

Synonyms & similar words

mentally emotionally psychically intellectually cognitively mentally psychiatrical psychopathically mentally mentally mentally mentally mentally mentally mentally mentally mentally mentally mentally mentally

Synonyms by register

Formal

mentally cognitively emotionally intellectually

Informal

in one's head in the mind mind-wise

Literary

spiritually inwardly

Antonyms

physically bodily materially tangibly externally visibly

Common collocations

  • psychologically speaking
  • psychologically damaging
  • psychologically unhealthy
  • psychologically sound
  • psychologically dependent
  • psychologically distressed
  • psychologically manipulative

Word family

noun psychology
adjective psychological

Usage note

This adverb refers to matters of the mind or emotions. It is often contrasted with 'physically' or 'bodily'.

Example sentences

  1. The psychologist helped the patient deal with his psychological issues.
  2. The coach used psychological tactics to motivate his team.
  3. The study of psychology helps us understand human behavior.
  4. She had a strong psychological reaction to the scary movie.
  5. The soldier received psychological therapy after returning from war.

Quotes

  • The real danger is not that computers will begin to think like men, but that men will begin to think like computers. - Sydney Harris
  • The mind is everything; what you think you become. - Buddha
  • The best way to predict the future is to create it. - Peter Drucker

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