psychologically
gb/sˌaɪkəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli/ us/sˌaɪkəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli/
B2
Engelska
Betydelser
0 betydelser
adverb
formal
B2
property
1
in a way affecting the mind
In a way that affects your mind or feelings.
Användningsmönster:
psychologically + [adjective]; be psychologically [adjective]
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may overuse this where simple mentally is more natural in casual speech, or confuse it with psychiatrically (medical treatment context).
Synonymer
mentally (More common and less formal.)
|
emotionally (Focuses more on feelings than the mind in general.)
Antonymer
physically (Concerns the body rather than the mind.)
Ordkombinationer
psychologically difficult
|psychologically hard
|psychologically demanding
|psychologically harmful
|psychologically damaging
|psychologically exhausting
|psychologically safe
|psychologically prepared
|psychologically ready
|psychologically resilient
Teman
health
|emotions
|psychology
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- 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.
Användningsmönster:
Psychologically, [clause]; analyze [something] psychologically
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may place the adverb awkwardly; it is often used at the start of a sentence (Psychologically, ...) or after a verb (explain/analyze ... psychologically).
Synonymer
theoretically (Broader; not limited to psychology.)
|
clinically (Often implies medical/therapeutic context rather than general psychological analysis.)
Antonymer
practically (Focuses on real-world action rather than theoretical explanation.)
Ordkombinationer
psychologically, it suggests
|psychologically, this means
|psychologically, we respond
|explain psychologically
|analyze psychologically
|understand psychologically
|view psychologically
|psychologically oriented
|psychologically informed
|psychologically based
Teman
education
|psychology
|research
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- Psychologically, people like to feel safe.
- We can understand this problem psychologically.
Grammatik
Grundform
psychologically
IPA
GB/sˌaɪkəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli/
US/sˌaɪkəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli/
Stavelser och betoning
psy - cho - lo - gic - ally (5 stavelser)
Stress on 3rd syllable (lo)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: psychologically
- Plural: psychologicallies
Ordfamilj
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
Uttryck
psychologically speaking
1/sˌaɪkəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
from a psychological viewpoint
From the point of view of psychology.
Exempel
- 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.