Meaning & use
psychologically
In a way that relates to the mind, mental processes, or emotional state, rather than physical matters.
See it in a sentence
The long isolation affected him psychologically long after he returned home.
Athletes must prepare psychologically as well as physically before a major competition.
A note on using this word
Psychologically often contrasts with 'physically' to distinguish mental effects from bodily ones.
Words with a similar meaning
mentallyemotionally
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Words with an opposite meaning
physically
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