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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Some are mentally soothed by repeating specific words or phrases, a phenomenon known as echolalia, which can be misinterpreted by someone unfamiliar with the trait as mocking or uncooperative.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
The 81-year-old had previously been found mentally incompetent last May but prison officials then declared in December that he was fit for trial following his hospital stay.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
The stock options that the DeepMind scientists had mentally written off might soon be worth a fortune.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
But before the interview, Flea takes a meditative break to mentally prepare, eyes closed and breaths deep.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
Did he mentally replay some of his games with Spassky?
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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