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psychosexually

psychosexually

1 9.9
In a way that affects a person's mind and sexual feelings
  • adverb
  • /ˌsaɪkoʊsɛkʃuəli/
  • NSFW
: psicosexualmente
  • Well, many of the priests that I treated were psychosexually stunted, on the emotional level of a 12- or 13-year-old.

Examples

  • Many psychologists believe that individuals behave psychosexually in ways influenced by their early experiences.

  • The documentary explored how some cultures view intimacy and relationships psychosexually.

  • Therapists often help clients understand their past and how it has shaped them psychosexually.

Synonyms

sexually
vspsychosexually
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455 4.6

In a way that has to do with making new life or private physical contact

focuses on mental and emotional aspects rather than physical acts
libidinally
vspsychosexually
  • NSFW
1 9.9

In a sexual way that shows strong desire

relates more to psychological meanings and mental aspects of sexuality

Surface Forms

psychosexually positive

Morphology

psychosexually = psychosexual (semi-transparent) = psychosexual + ly

Forming an adverb with the regular suffix '-ly' from the adjective 'psychosexual' is a straightforward derivation.

Etymology

Psychosexually comes from the parts psycho- (meaning 'mind', as in psychology) and sexual (from 'sex'). So, to use psychosexually is to talk about something that links a person's 'mind' and 'sex', or their mental and sexual development.