telepathically

telepathically

A scientist attempts to communicate telepathically with a dolphin.

Definition
  1. Adverb:
    • Through telepathy: "telepathically" means in a manner that involves communication or influence directly from one mind to another, without using the known senses (speech, sight, hearing, etc.).
    • Psychically: It describes an action or event accomplished by extrasensory perception (ESP), often depicted in fiction as a form of mental communication.
Usage Examples
  • (She perceived his thoughts directly through mind-to-mind contact.)
  • (They appeared to share thoughts without verbal or physical cues.)
  • (The alien sent messages directly into the humans' minds.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to link telepathically": to establish a mental connection for the purpose of sharing thoughts or feelings.

    • The psychic linked telepathically with her client to uncover past memories. (She connected directly to the client's mind.)

  • "to be controlled telepathically": to have one's actions or thoughts directed by an external mind.

    • In the story, the villain could control people telepathically, forcing them to obey his will. (He used mind control without physical contact.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Telepathic (adj): relating to or involving telepathy.

    • The telepathic bond between the characters allowed them to sense each other's emotions. (The mental connection was direct and non-verbal.)

  • Telepathy (n): the supposed ability to communicate thoughts or ideas from one mind to another without using the known senses.

    • Telepathy is a common theme in science fiction literature. (Mind-to-mind communication is a frequent plot device.)
Synonyms
  • Psychically: through mental or spiritual means, often implying extrasensory perception.
  • Mentally: by the mind, but without the specific connotation of telepathy (more general).
  • Intuitively: by instinct or immediate understanding, though not necessarily telepathic.
Related Idioms

  • "Read someone's mind": to know what someone is thinking, as if by telepathy.

    • You must be able to read my mind; I was just about to ask for that. (You guessed my thoughts perfectly, as if telepathically.)

  • "ESP" (extra-sensory perception): a general term for abilities like telepathy.

    • She claimed to use ESP to find lost objects, often communicating telepathically with the owner. (She used psychic abilities beyond normal senses.)