MENTAL Synonyms: 148 Similar and Opposite Words

mental

adjective

ˈmen-tᵊl

Definition of mental

as in internal

of or relating to the mind a funny mental image made him laugh out loud

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as in psychotic

sometimes offensive unable to think in a clear or sensible way He's gone a bitmental after his mother died.

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Recent Examples of mental What differentiates Ammortal from the glut of wellness and optimization products on the market, according to its charismatic and observably in-shape founder, is the promise of a more all-encompassing experience of physical and mental restoration. — Jake Nevins, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026 In addition to the 32 people who died, there were 157 people listed who suffered injuries or mental or psychological effects as a result of the crash. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 Shifting baseline syndrome has a clinical ring to it, like something from psychiatry’s official manual of mental disorders. — Literary Hub, 15 July 2026 The book also offers recommendations, like taking a bath together or lighting candles, to help couples get in the right mental space. — Charles Trepany, USA Today, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mental

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mental

Adjective

This bill backs scientific evidence showing morning light is better for students because of the body’s internal regulation, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

— Mary Ella Hastings July 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
Suppliers can upload data straight from internal systems, pull details out of documents automatically and use Novata’s benchmark library to fill in gaps.

— Arthur Zackiewicz, Footwear News, 14 July 2026

Definition of internal

Adjective

The Drug Enforcement Administration says kratom produces stimulant effects in low doses and sedative effects in high doses, and can lead to psychotic symptoms, and psychological and physiological dependence.

— Jake Rosenwasser, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Those diagnoses included schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders, borderline personality disorder, post-traumatic stress syndrome, major depressive disorder, and bipolar or related disorders.

— Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of psychotic

Adjective

Aortic dissections occur when the inner layer of tissue in the aorta, which carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body, ruptures.

— Veronique Greenwood, Time, 13 July 2026
Starting from slightly above the inner corner of your eye (above the inside wing), use the length of your brush to connect both ends.

— Dominic Cadogan, Glamour, 13 July 2026

Definition of inner

Adjective

However, his calm demeanor and astute in-game changes have helped the Selecao overcome deficits and build psychological resilience.

— Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
The mask can act as a psychological barrier too, helping the athlete overcome fears of further trauma.

— Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of psychological

Adjective

Over the last few years, there are these sounds that have appeared in certain towns that have driven people mad, that’s actually happening.

— Reshma Gopaldas, IndieWire, 9 July 2026
The scene played out across the soccer-mad nation as Egypt faced the defending World Cup champion in the round-of-16 fixture in Atlanta.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026

Definition of mad

Adjective

Erling Haaland, Norway’s large, maniacal striker, has several exceedingly Norwegian traits.

— Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 30 June 2026
The president as a maniacal urban planner is a white-knuckle ride, with Washington — and Washingtonians — just holding on for dear life.

— Maureen Dowd, Mercury News, 23 June 2026