mentally
/'mentəli/
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Definition
- 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
- in your mind
- he suffered mentally