Meaning & use

mentally

adverb·Academic

In relation to or by means of the mind, rather than physically.

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She was mentally preparing herself for the difficult conversation ahead.

The long journey left him physically tired but mentally alert.

A note on using this word

Mentally is often contrasted with physically to distinguish thoughts and emotions from bodily states.

Words with a similar meaning

cognitivelypsychologically

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