adv ·5 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In a psychological sense. not-comparable

   "The new novel is a psychologically complex thriller."

2. 2
   Employing psychology. not-comparable

   "The patient's behaviour was interpreted psychologically."

Adverb

1. 1
   with regard to psychology wordnet
2. 2
   in terms of psychology wordnet

Example

More examples

"It is psychologically difficult for her to say no."

Etymology

From psychological + -ly.

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