psychologically
adv. manner B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌsaɪkəˈɫɑdʒɪkɫi// UK //saɪkəlˈɒdʒɪkli// psy·cho·log·i·cal·ly
adv. in a way that relates to how your mind works or how you feel emotionally. You use this when talking about mental health or the way people think.
adv. in a manner relating to the mental and emotional state of a person. Often used to describe the internal impact of external events or the underlying mental causes of behavior.
The long race was psychologically difficult for the runners.
The team felt psychologically prepared for the challenge after months of intense mental training.
While the physical injuries healed within weeks, the accident affected him psychologically for many years, manifesting as a deep-seated fear of driving at night.
From psychological + -ly.
Usage
Typically placed before the adjective it modifies or at the end of a clause.