The Opposite(Antonym) of “physically”
The antonyms of physically are mentally and psychologically. The antonyms mentally and psychologically describe a state of mind or emotional well-being, rather than the physical aspect of a person.
Explore all Antonyms of “physically”
Definitions and Examples of mentally, psychologically
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Relating to the mind or intellect; not physical.
Example
She was mentally exhausted after studying for hours.
Relating to the mental and emotional state of a person.
Example
The traumatic event had a psychological impact on her.
Key Differences: mentally vs psychologically
- 1Mentally refers to the intellectual or cognitive aspect of a person's state, while physically refers to the body or physical aspect.
- 2Psychologically refers to the emotional and mental state of a person, while physically refers to the body or physical aspect.
Effective Usage of mentally, psychologically
- 1Healthcare: Use mentally and psychologically in healthcare settings to describe a patient's mental and emotional state.
- 2Education: Use mentally and psychologically in educational contexts to describe a student's cognitive and emotional well-being.
- 3Sports: Use physically to describe an athlete's physical abilities and mentally to describe their mental toughness.
Remember this!
The antonyms of physically are mentally and psychologically. Use mentally to describe the intellectual or cognitive aspect of a person's state, and psychologically to describe their emotional and mental state. Use physically to describe the body or physical aspect of a person. These words can be used in healthcare, education, and sports contexts.
