Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a way that relates to the mind or mental processes: "Mentally" describes actions, processes, or states that occur within or pertain to the mind, intellect, or psyche, as opposed to the physical body.
   • In one's mind; in thought or imagination: It refers to something done internally, within the realm of thought, without physical expression.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • He prepared for the speech mentally before speaking. (He rehearsed the words in his mind.)
  • The puzzle was challenging, but she solved it mentally. (She figured it out using her mind, without writing anything down.)
  • She is mentally strong and can handle stress well. (Her psychological resilience is high.)

Advanced Usage

• "Mentally ill": suffering from a condition that affects the mind, such as depression or anxiety.
  • He was diagnosed as mentally ill and received treatment.
• "Mentally exhausted": extremely tired in mind, often from intense thinking or stress.
  • After the long exam, she felt mentally exhausted.
• "Mentally calculate": to perform a mathematical operation in one's head.
  • Can you mentally calculate the total cost?

Variants and Related Words

• Mental (adjective): relating to the mind.
  • He has excellent mental arithmetic skills.
• Mentality (noun): a particular way of thinking; mindset.
  • She has a competitive mentality.

Synonyms

• Cognitively: in a way related to knowing, thinking, and understanding.
• Psychologically: in a way related to the mind and emotions.
• Intellectually: in a way involving the intellect or deep thinking.

Antonyms

• Physically: in a way related to the body.
• Bodily: in a way involving the physical body.

Related Phrases

• Mentally present: being focused and attentive in thought.
  • Even though he was there, he wasn't mentally present at the meeting.
• Mentally stimulating: causing active thought and engagement of the mind.
  • Reading is a mentally stimulating activity.

Adverb

1. in your mind
   • he suffered mentally