psychologically

[sahy-kuh-loj-ik-lee]

adverb

1. 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.

Other Word Forms

• nonpsychologically adverb
• semipsychologically adverb
• unpsychologically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of psychologically¹

psychological ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

"You abused them, physically, emotionally and psychologically," he said.

From BBC

“But emotionally, psychologically, it is a mandate. We need to have this done to be able to close a chapter and turn the page.”

From Los Angeles Times

She is psychologically complex, straddling both beautiful sincerity and utter vapidity.

From Los Angeles Times

"We all carry a lot more digital ID now than we did 20 years ago, and I think that psychologically, it plays a different part," he added.

From BBC

But the bigger moments are where this psychologically and morally fascinating play goes off the rails.

From Los Angeles Times

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