psychological

Definition

  • adjective: of or relating to the mind
  • adjective: of or relating to 'psychology'
  • synonyms: cerebral, cognitive, conceptive

Examples

  • The army used radio broadcasts into enemy territory as a form of 'psychological warfare'.

  • a 'psychological' rather than a physical condition

  • The abuse left him 'psychologically' scarred.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) interfere with our treatment... ...anything that helps my patient have a better outlook... ...a better comfort, is fine by me. So you're saying it's just all psychological. It doesn't make any real difference. Having a better outlook can make a tremendous difference. But it's also important (..)
    2008 TvShow: Breaking Bad Title: A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal Season: 1 Episode 7
  • (..) Only you. Thank you for trusting me. What good is having a girlfriend if you can't unload your psychological sewage on her? That's me, your emotional outhouse. You know, if you ever decide you want to do something about this, (..)
    2016 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: The Solder Excursion Diversion Season: 9 Episode 19
  • (..) but anything beyond that is dangerous. He's a liar. The demon is a liar. He will lie to confuse us. But he will also mix lies with the truth... ...to attack us. The attack is psychological, Damien. And powerful. So don't listen. Remember that. Do not listen! It might be helpful (..)
    1973 The Exorcist