psychologically

American

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

adverb

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

Etymology

Origin of psychologically

psychological ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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"We do these types of events to emotionally and psychologically prepare ourselves, and to prepare the energy and vibe of the place."

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

The jury praised Barclay's debut performance for its "exploration of Britishness, class, race and masculine identity, through an evocative, experimental use of language and a psychologically immersive soundscape"

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Paying off the loan seems like the cleanest option, and psychologically it’s attractive.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

“So how can you psychologically gamify the experience of just getting everybody on board this evolution as quickly as possible?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

But there were always two factors psychologically dominant in his personality.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright

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