26984 words

mental

6 definitions • 10 examples
1
relating to the mind, or involving the process of thinking:

Examples:

The family has a history of mental disorder.
A doctor was asked about the mental state of the prisoner.
She had a mental picture (= a picture in her mind) of how the house would look when they finished redecorating it.
2
full of activity or excitement:

Examples:

The first few weeks of camp were mental.
3

Examples:

You'd be mental to spend so much money on a dress.
4
to start behaving in a very angry way:

Examples:

Her father was screaming and shouting, going mental.
5
to start behaving in a very excited or crazy way:

Examples:

The band walked out on stage and the crowd went mental.
6
of or about the mind, or involving the process of thinking:

Examples:

Stress can affect both your physical and mental health.
Many people suffer from some form of mental illness during their lives.
I made a mental note of her address (= I will try to remember it).

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