MENTALLY 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 Our body’s flucutations naturally put us off guard, so every day pressures can feel magnified and trigger a cascase of both physical and mental tolls that amplifiy sleep disruptions, worsen brain fog, accelerate weight gain and spike stress. — Cheryl Fenton, Flow Space, 23 Sep. 2026 The crews on the ships are enduring physical and mental strain from prolonged deployments, which could impact their morale and readiness. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026 The cast, who had been supportive of Paul’s controversy and mental-health struggles before the cancellation, were appalled at a video leaked in March of Paul throwing a stool at her ex, Dakota Mortensen, that almost hit her young daughter. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026 Cindy, Rande and Kaia publicly supported Presley Presley was known to speak publicly about his mental-health and addiction struggles. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mental

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Adjective

Ultimately, Taylor’s journey was a lesson in how simple pleasures are often the most enduring souvenirs—internal keepsakes that linger long after the last bag is unpacked.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
The Boeing mold uses mild steel for internal strength and stainless steel at the surface for durability and corrosion resistance.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of internal

Adjective

Kratom can produce either stimulating or sedating effects, depending on the dosage taken, and can produce psychotic symptoms, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration.

— Phil Helsel, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2026
After she was sent back to Los Angeles, Leigh suffered a psychotic break.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of psychotic

Adjective

Channel your inner Stewart and Middleton and snatch up a few skinnies of your own for fall.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026
The most potent day of the month for inner alchemy and purification will be on October 23, when the Sun enters Scorpio and conjoins Venus, an event otherwise known as a Venus cazimi.

— Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of inner

Adjective

Notable projects include 2021’s C’mon C’mon and 2022’s Don’t Worry Darling, Olivia Wilde’s psychological thriller starring Harry Styles and Florence Pugh.

— Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026
In 1959, Ted Kaczynski, then a 16-year-old undergraduate at Harvard, participated in a series of psychological experiments that asked gifted young men to debate their philosophies and values with other students.

— Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of psychological

Adjective

To Hitchcock, the indelible feature of Roosevelt’s Presidency was his desire to protect democratic norms and processes amid crises, even as critics accused him of being a power-mad dictator or a Communist sympathizer.

— Beverly Gage, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
The video has so many of Taylor’s favorite tropes—weddings that turn into a mess, metaphorically breaking glass, red wine spilling, mad women, chatty ghosts, symbolic houses.

— Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of mad

Adjective

These combine interior and exterior figurative imagery from the tropical foliage and vibrant cityscapes around her, but can appear torn and fragmented.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
The open-plan layout creates a natural flow between spaces, allowing seafarers to move effortlessly between the interior and exterior decks.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 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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