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cerebrally

/səˈriːbrəli/
cer · e · bral · ly
Adjective:cerebral
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• adverb

1

In an intellectual, analytical, or rational manner, rather than an emotional or physical one.

Example

"The director approaches the film's tragic themes cerebrally, inviting the audience to analyze the conflict rather than simply weep over it."

2

In relation to, within, or by means of the brain or the cerebrum.

Example

"The medication acts cerebrally to regulate neurotransmitter activity across the cortex."

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cerebellocortex
cerebellum
cerebral
cerebrally
cerebrum
ceremonial
ceremonialist

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'cerebral' (from Latin 'cerebrum', meaning 'brain') and the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cerebrally. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cerebrally
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