Word
psychologically
Phoneticspsy·cho·log·i·cal·ly
US/ˌsaɪkəˈɫɑdʒɪkɫi/
UK/saɪkəlˈɒdʒɪkli/
Adverb of manner
Definitions
01relating to the mind
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adv. in a way that affects or relates to your mind and feelings rather than your body.
adv. in a manner that pertains to the mental or emotional state of an individual.
“The long journey was exhausting both physically and psychologically.”
“While the physical injuries healed within weeks, the victim remained psychologically scarred by the incident for several years.”
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02using psychology
C1 · Advanced Academic
adv. using the study of the mind to understand or influence how people act.
adv. employing psychological principles, methods, or theories to analyse or influence behaviour.
“The advertisement was designed psychologically to make people feel they needed the product.”
“The researchers approached the problem psychologically, examining how group dynamics influenced individual decision-making during the crisis.”
Real-World Examples
“They only served to isolate me psychologically, emotionally and professionally.” “That feeling is very important psychologically.”
As the war continues – despite an official October “ceasefire” – children are exposed to high levels of fear, stress and loss.” Etymology
From psychological + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
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- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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