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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Many traders say they are mentally worn down by the daily drip of headlines.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
"Being strong mentally doesn't necessarily mean completely cutting off your emotions," he says.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
"I wanted to do something on our land that would benefit me both mentally and financially," he explains.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 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
Bobby mentally controlled the white pieces, Collins the black.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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