psychologically

American

[sahy-kuh-loj-ik-lee] / ˌsaɪ kəˈlɒdʒ ɪk li /

adverb

in a way that pertains to the mind or mental phenomena, especially to awareness, feeling, or motivation.

Poor-quality sleep is less restorative, both physically and psychologically.
Loss of social support has impacted the patients economically as well as psychologically.

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Etymology

Origin of psychologically

psychological ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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That won’t alter the costs dramatically, but increasing the income ever-so-slightly every year will have a positive impact and can create a more psychologically satisfying experience for your fiancée as a landlord.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

But it’s no use simply changing your environment if you are in a relationship that makes you feel on edge, uneasy or even psychologically unsafe.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

And he dies suddenly, tragically, and ... all of a sudden the rug is really just emotionally and psychologically pulled out from underneath them.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Sitting at a table in the Kyiv neighbourhood of Podil, he told AFP he had learned to adjust psychologically after seeing repeated destruction in his career.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

I think Jack helped Bobby psychologically, with chess fightingness, just being tough and wanting always to win.”

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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