Meaning & use
mentally
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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