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 Its origin helps explain its ‘behavior’ Human intuitions and mental models about how technology works govern how people use it. — Arryn Robbins, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2026 There are dance classes, and time set aside simply for mental relaxation, where children sit on mats provided by a group of Ukrainians living in Los Angeles, and do nothing at all. — Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Oct. 2026 The Yanks committed three errors in the first four batters of the bottom of the first inning in Game 2 of the American League Division Series on Monday night, and one of them was the result of an additional mental error that's not in the box score. — Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026 So while productivity may rise, so does the amount of mental processing required from strong employees. — Arthur Azizov, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mental

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Adjective

Initially, 18 full-size models were built during an internal competition called Project Renaissance, from which the winning design was selected.

— Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
Yet some companies still operate on the old assumption that almost every internal system should be bought, even when AI and modern development tools make custom workflows far more feasible.

— Malte Kramer, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of internal

Adjective

At trial, a neurological expert testified that Linton had a seizure in the lead up to the collision, and a psychiatrist said Linton displayed psychotic symptoms weeks after the crash that were consistent with the aftermath of a seizure.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of psychotic

Adjective

Read Full Review In the heart of Yankee Connecticut, Winvian Farm is a perfect retreat for the jaded captain of industry wanting to reconnect with their playful inner child.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
At the very moment AI is forcing us to ask what only a human writer can do, Americans are getting more interested in the inner life.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of inner

Adjective

The psychological cost Many citizens told the Herald that the power outages are taking a toll on their mental health.

— Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Also in this week’s Screen Gab, our writers recommend a miniseries about a mysterious sea creature terrorizing a small coastal town and a pair of psychological horror dramas exploring female rage.

— Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of psychological

Adjective

When Blue Cross Blue Shield recently published research suggesting that hospitals use artificial intelligence tools to extract more money from insurers without providing additional care, people were mad.

— Leah Pierson, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026
Carmella is also still mad at Vicki for saying that Danny is raising her kids, and Heather is angry after learning that Vicki called her fake in Palm Springs.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of mad

Adjective

In 2021, Estate Yountville was purchased by Boardwalk Investments Yountville, LLC, and revamped with interior and exterior updates, including the addition of century-old olive trees.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
According to the interior ministry, 488 people were detained around the high school protests Tuesday.

— Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of interior

Adjective

Rihanna’s here, maniacal crowds are lining up outside shows to screech and wave at their favorite stars and days of runway events big and small lie ahead.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
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

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