psychologically

American  

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

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.

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Other Word Forms

• nonpsychologically adverb
• semipsychologically adverb
• unpsychologically adverb

Etymology

Origin of psychologically

psychological ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

She said that as a result of the error she had "really struggled physically and psychologically", including trying out prosthetic legs which "kept falling off because of how high the amputation is".

From BBC

This means that you have to communicate in ways that are respectful, egalitarian and sensitive to who your child is psychologically.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It can steal part of your life away from you — psychologically, emotionally and certainly physically,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s a big change, both psychologically and financially.

From MarketWatch

Losing a job is psychologically and financially stressful.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• culturally
• philosophically
• politically