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mental

adjective

ˈmen-tᵊl How to pronounce mental (audio)
Definition of mentalnext
1
as in internal
of or relating to the mind a funny mental image made him laugh out loud

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2
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 The man takes on work as a trauma cleaner in hopes of facing his past, but the job soon begins to infest and unravel his mental state. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026 The scandal leaves her mother grappling with her mental and physical health which forces Nina to move in with her father and his new wife. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026 Kiritsis was committed to a mental institution, and he was held at various facilities before being released in 1988. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Sep. 2026 Whether voiced obviously or subtly, information about health concerns, for example, can bring up certain unproductive mental pictures. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mental
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mental
  1. internal
  2. psychotic
  3. inner
  4. insane
  5. psychological
  6. mad
  7. interior
  8. maniacal
Adjective
  • This group has plenty of candidates for some internal development.
    — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Those inspection tools can help manufacturers identify internal issues before propulsion hardware reaches later production stages.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of internal
Adjective
  • Devlin said eight jurors including herself began deliberation believing that Clancy, 36, was experiencing a psychotic episode when her children were killed in suburban Boston.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Her defense, however, argued that Clancy killed her children after suffering a postpartum psychotic break.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of psychotic
Adjective
  • But external leadership quickly devolves if our inner landscapes are left scattered to the wind during massive, often uninvited personal upheavals.
    — Patrick Murphy, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The jaw works quite well, with a stiff hinge and rubberized inner panels for gripping the top of your monitor.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of inner
Adjective
  • My first two videos each passed 100,000 views, which felt absolutely insane for a brand-new channel.
    — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The crack epidemic in America, especially in Bed-Stuy, was insane, so that really implanted into my brain.
    — Selome Hailu, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of insane
Adjective
  • Aside from the psychological baggage of last year’s visits to Nottingham and Brighton, all three opponents (with Brentford being the other) aspire to qualify for Europe.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Perhaps the most intriguing risk factor for psychopathology gleaned from clinical psychological science, and one that is particularly relevant to the assessment and treatment of postpartum psychopathology, is malignant self-criticism.
    — Torie Bosch, STAT, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of psychological
Adjective
  • Largely through the medium of Facebook, Kanarek had driven Barisone mad.
    — Ian Parker, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Behind his graying beard, his expression crackled between a scowl and a mad grin.
    — Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of mad
Adjective
  • Sports stars, celebrities and business heavyweights could enter from an interior loading dock area to a blue carpet backstage, allowing access into the club without having to navigate the crowds.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
  • On Tuesday, Central Florida is expected numerous showers and storms, with the highest chances across the interior west of Interstate 95.
    — Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of interior
Adjective
  • These machines—the maniacal Maverick R, with its praying mantis-like front suspension, and the hard-working Pioneer—have little else in common.
    — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 2 Sep. 2026
  • His teammate Christian McCaffrey, who is also known for his maniacal training regimen, has been impressed with Kittle’s recovery.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of maniacal

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“Mental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mental. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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