psychological

adjective

Save Word

psy·cho·log·i·cal | \ ˌsī-kə-ˈlä-ji-kəl

variants: or less commonly psychologic \ ˌsī-kə-ˈlä-jik

Definition of psychological

1a : of or relating to psychology

b : mental

2 : directed toward the will or toward the mind specifically in its conative function psychological warfare

Other Words from psychological Synonyms & Antonyms More Example Sentences Phrases Containing psychological Learn More About psychological

Synonyms & Antonyms for psychological

Synonyms

Antonyms

nonmental

Examples of psychological in a Sentence

a psychological rather than a physical condition suffered from psychological disorders all of his life

Recent Examples on the Web An unsure-looking Laurence Fishburne gives a wave through a spaceship porthole alongside Casey Affleck in this exclusive first-look still from psychological thriller Slingshot. — Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2022 David Fincher puts his trademark psychological thriller on the back burner, and this time gives the dramedy biopic a go with Mank. — Deanna Janes, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 May 2022 The film is described as a psychological thriller, which will star Baldwin as a psychologist who helps the main character navigate sleepwalking episodes that begin to interfere with his life. — Nick Romano, EW.com, 16 May 2022 According the the outlet, Baldwin and Nigam's new movie False Awakening, a psychological thriller, will be released under a new production company called Persona Entertainment. — Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, 16 May 2022 Banijay Asia will reimagine the psychological thriller for the Indian audience. — Patrick Frater, Variety, 12 May 2022 This psychological thriller follows a former police officer turned 9-1-1 operator (Jake Gyllenhaal) and his journey to saving a distressed caller. — Melanie Curry, ELLE, 7 May 2022 Bette Davis plays the titular Southern spinster in this twisted 1964 psychological thriller directed by Robert Aldrich. — Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2022 Directed by Olivia Wilde, the film is a psychological thriller about a utopian suburb called Victory, where some residents are hiding dark secrets. — Marianne Garvey, CNN, 3 May 2022 See More

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'psychological.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Learn More About psychological

Dictionary Entries Near psychological

psycholinguistics

psychological

psychological act

Statistics for psychological

Last Updated

22 May 2022

Cite this Entry

“Psychological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychological. Accessed 25 May. 2022.

Style: MLA

MLA

Chicago

APA

Merriam-Webster Check Mark Icon

More Definitions for psychological

psychological

adjective

psy·cho·log·i·cal | \ ˌsī-kə-ˈlä-ji-kəl

Kids Definition of psychological

: of or relating to psychology or the mind psychological research psychological distress

psychological

adjective

psy·cho·log·i·cal | \ ˌsī-kə-ˈläj-i-kəl

variants: also psychologic \ -ik

Medical Definition of psychological

1a : relating to, characteristic of, directed toward, influencing, arising in, or acting through the mind especially in its affective or cognitive functions psychological phenomena the psychological aspects of a problem

b : directed toward the will or toward the mind specifically in its conative function psychological warfare