psychologically
gb/sˌaɪkəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli/ us/sˌaɪkəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli/
B2
English
lelkileg, pszichésen, pszichológiailag, pszichológiai szempontból
B2
FORMAL
1
lelkileg
B2
pszichésen
C1
Usage pattern:
psychologically + [adjective]; be psychologically [adjective]
Working from home can be psychologically isolating for some people.
Az otthoni munkavégzés egyesek számára lelkileg elszigetelő lehet.
The constant criticism was psychologically damaging.
Az állandó kritika lelkileg romboló volt.
Athletes have to be psychologically ready for big matches.
Learner examples
I was psychologically tired after the exam.
A vizsga után lelkileg kimerült voltam.
The movie was psychologically scary for me.
A film számomra lelkileg nagyon nyomasztó volt.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse this where simple mentally is more natural in casual speech, or confuse it with psychiatrically (medical treatment context).
Meaning
in a way affecting the mind
Collocations
psychologically difficult
|psychologically hard
|psychologically demanding
|psychologically harmful
|psychologically damaging
|psychologically exhausting
|psychologically safe
|psychologically prepared
|psychologically ready
|psychologically resilient
Synonyms
mentally (More common and less formal.)
|
emotionally (Focuses more on feelings than the mind in general.)
Antonyms
physically (Concerns the body rather than the mind.)
Themes
health
|emotions
|psychology
Definition
In a way that affects your mind or feelings.
In a way that relates to a person’s mind, feelings, or mental well-being, especially how something affects them emotionally or mentally.
C1
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
Psychologically, [clause]; analyze [something] psychologically
Psychologically, the urge to fit in is very powerful.
Pszichológiailag nagyon erős a késztetés, hogy beilleszkedjünk.
The book approaches addiction psychologically rather than morally.
A könyv a függőséget inkább pszichológiai szempontból közelíti meg, mint erkölcsi alapon.
Researchers are trying to explain the behavior psychologically.
Learner examples
Psychologically, people like to feel safe.
Pszichológiai szempontból az emberek szeretnek biztonságban érezni magukat.
We can understand this problem psychologically.
Ezt a problémát pszichológiai szempontból is megérthetjük.
Common mistake:
Learners may place the adverb awkwardly; it is often used at the start of a sentence (Psychologically, ...) or after a verb (explain/analyze ... psychologically).
Meaning
from psychology’s point of view
Collocations
psychologically, it suggests
|psychologically, this means
|psychologically, we respond
|explain psychologically
|analyze psychologically
|understand psychologically
|view psychologically
|psychologically oriented
|psychologically informed
|psychologically based
Synonyms
theoretically (Broader; not limited to psychology.)
|
clinically (Often implies medical/therapeutic context rather than general psychological analysis.)
Antonyms
practically (Focuses on real-world action rather than theoretical explanation.)
Themes
education
|psychology
|research
Definition
From the point of view of psychology.
In terms of psychology; considering or explaining something using psychological ideas, evidence, or analysis.
Grammar
Dictionary form
psychologically
IPA
GB/sˌaɪkəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli/
US/sˌaɪkəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli/
Syllables & stress
psy - cho - lo - gic - ally (5 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (lo)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: psychologically
- Plural: psychologicallies
Word family
Forms
psychologicallies
noun
Core family
Related words
psychiatry
noun B2
psychiatrist
noun B2
psychiatric
adjective B2
psychotherapy
noun C1
psychotherapist
noun
Advanced or less common
psychoanalysis
noun
psychoanalytic
adjective
psychosis
noun
psychotic
adjective
Expressions
psychologically speaking
1/sˌaɪkəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
from a psychological viewpoint
From the point of view of psychology.
Examples
- Psychologically speaking, rewards work better than punishment for many children.
- Psychologically speaking, uncertainty can feel worse than bad news.
- Psychologically speaking, the first impression sets expectations.
Learner examples
- Psychologically speaking, I need a break.
- Psychologically speaking, stress can change behavior.