mentally

[men-tl-ee]

adverb

1. in or with the mind or intellect; intellectually.

2. with regard to the mind.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mentally¹

First recorded in 1655–65; mental ¹ + -ly

Example Sentences

Ready to quit the sport when left mentally exhausted after Rio 2016, she fulfilled her world-beating potential by winning her first world gold in Doha three years later.

From BBC

"I am totally convinced that he is mentally prepared and technically prepared to play tomorrow," said Marcelino on Monday.

From BBC

Many online commentators pointed out that Kilmeade’s comments evoked the extermination of mentally ill and disabled people that was authorized by Adolf Hitler in 1939.

From Los Angeles Times

However, the move was symbolic rather than official, as Albania's constitution insists that government ministers must be mentally competent citizens aged at least 18.

From BBC

"Even though he was physically and mentally affected, Yoane quickly showed his determination to succeed," he said.

From BBC

Related Words

• intellectually www.thesaurus.com
• psychologically