psychologically
gb/sˌaɪkəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli/ us/sˌaɪkəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli/
B2
Kiingereza
Maana
maana 0
adverb
formal
B2
property
1
in a way affecting the mind
In a way that affects your mind or feelings.
Muundo wa matumizi:
psychologically + [adjective]; be psychologically [adjective]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may overuse this where simple mentally is more natural in casual speech, or confuse it with psychiatrically (medical treatment context).
Visawe
mentally (More common and less formal.)
|
emotionally (Focuses more on feelings than the mind in general.)
Vinyume
physically (Concerns the body rather than the mind.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
psychologically difficult
|psychologically hard
|psychologically demanding
|psychologically harmful
|psychologically damaging
|psychologically exhausting
|psychologically safe
|psychologically prepared
|psychologically ready
|psychologically resilient
Mada
health
|emotions
|psychology
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
Psychologically, [clause]; analyze [something] psychologically
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may place the adverb awkwardly; it is often used at the start of a sentence (Psychologically, ...) or after a verb (explain/analyze ... psychologically).
Visawe
theoretically (Broader; not limited to psychology.)
|
clinically (Often implies medical/therapeutic context rather than general psychological analysis.)
Vinyume
practically (Focuses on real-world action rather than theoretical explanation.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
psychologically, it suggests
|psychologically, this means
|psychologically, we respond
|explain psychologically
|analyze psychologically
|understand psychologically
|view psychologically
|psychologically oriented
|psychologically informed
|psychologically based
Mada
education
|psychology
|research
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Psychologically, people like to feel safe.
- We can understand this problem psychologically.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
psychologically
IPA
GB/sˌaɪkəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli/
US/sˌaɪkəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli/
Silabi na mkazo
psy - cho - lo - gic - ally (silabi 5)
Stress on 3rd syllable (lo)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: psychologically
- Plural: psychologicallies
Familia ya neno
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
Semi
psychologically speaking
1/sˌaɪkəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
from a psychological viewpoint
From the point of view of psychology.
Mifano
- 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.