mentally
Americanadverb
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in or with the mind or intellect; intellectually.
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with regard to the mind.
Etymology
Origin of mentally
Example Sentences
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"They'll see a team who are, not mentally fragile, but coming off the back of a big defeat, who will internally start to question what they are doing."
From BBC
The inclusion of Tom Jordan - playing his in his third-best position after 10 and 12 - is a nod to having a more mentally robust outfit when the heat comes on.
From BBC
Alouette’s attempts to reclaim her work result in her consignment to Salpetrière, a much-dreaded place for the mentally afflicted, where the cruel guards may or may not be saner than the inmates.
From Los Angeles Times
Together, these sleep stages work in balance to ensure that people wake up feeling restored and mentally prepared for the day ahead.
From Science Daily
The culture was described as "toxic" and "mentally draining", with some staff feeling unsupported when they raised concerns.
From BBC
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