adv
mentally
MEHN-tuh-lee
adv
1
In the mind, or with respect to mental processes, rather than physically or aloud.
"She mentally rehearsed the speech before walking on stage."
"He was mentally exhausted after the exam."
How to Use Mentally
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn terms of the mind or thinking, as opposed to the body.
Common pairings
mentally prepared
mentally exhausted
mentally ill
Word Forms
more mentally comparative, most mentally superlative
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Etymology
From mental + -ly.