psychologically
gb/sˌaɪkəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli/ us/sˌaɪkəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli/
B2
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adverb
formal
B2
property
1
in a way affecting the mind
In a way that affects your mind or feelings.
Gebruikspatroon:
psychologically + [adjective]; be psychologically [adjective]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may overuse this where simple mentally is more natural in casual speech, or confuse it with psychiatrically (medical treatment context).
Synoniemen
mentally (More common and less formal.)
|
emotionally (Focuses more on feelings than the mind in general.)
Antoniemen
physically (Concerns the body rather than the mind.)
Woordcombinaties
psychologically difficult
|psychologically hard
|psychologically demanding
|psychologically harmful
|psychologically damaging
|psychologically exhausting
|psychologically safe
|psychologically prepared
|psychologically ready
|psychologically resilient
Thema's
health
|emotions
|psychology
Voorbeelden
- Working from home can be psychologically isolating for some people.
- The constant criticism was psychologically damaging.
- Athletes have to be psychologically ready for big matches.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I was psychologically tired after the exam.
- The movie was psychologically scary for me.
adverb
formal
C1
relation
2
from psychology’s point of view
From the point of view of psychology.
Gebruikspatroon:
Psychologically, [clause]; analyze [something] psychologically
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may place the adverb awkwardly; it is often used at the start of a sentence (Psychologically, ...) or after a verb (explain/analyze ... psychologically).
Synoniemen
theoretically (Broader; not limited to psychology.)
|
clinically (Often implies medical/therapeutic context rather than general psychological analysis.)
Antoniemen
practically (Focuses on real-world action rather than theoretical explanation.)
Woordcombinaties
psychologically, it suggests
|psychologically, this means
|psychologically, we respond
|explain psychologically
|analyze psychologically
|understand psychologically
|view psychologically
|psychologically oriented
|psychologically informed
|psychologically based
Thema's
education
|psychology
|research
Voorbeelden
- Psychologically, the urge to fit in is very powerful.
- The book approaches addiction psychologically rather than morally.
- Researchers are trying to explain the behavior psychologically.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Psychologically, people like to feel safe.
- We can understand this problem psychologically.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
psychologically
IPA
GB/sˌaɪkəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli/
US/sˌaɪkəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
psy - cho - lo - gic - ally (5 lettergrepen)
Stress on 3rd syllable (lo)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: psychologically
- Plural: psychologicallies
Woordfamilie
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
Uitdrukkingen
psychologically speaking
1/sˌaɪkəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
from a psychological viewpoint
From the point of view of psychology.
Voorbeelden
- 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.