physically

[fiz-ik-lee]

adverb

1. relating to the body or its appearance.

   He is not physically attractive.

2. according to what exists in the physical world as perceived by the senses.

   It's not physically possible because of the laws of gravity.

3. in a way that involves rough body contact or strenuous physical activity: a physically demanding sport.

   a physically abusive spouse;

   a physically demanding sport.

Word History and Origins

Origin of physically¹

First recorded in 1580–90; physical ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )

Example Sentences

Getting the most joy that you physically can out of every day.

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Another option is to reinstate the so-called talking filibuster, which would force senators to physically hold the floor to sustain their objections.

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Could U.S. federal and state governments and employers work together to find less stressful, less physically demanding jobs so some workers could work longer if they wanted or needed to?

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The sole survivor of the Air India plane crash, which killed 241 people on board, has said he feels like the "luckiest man" alive, but is also suffering physically and mentally.

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CHENNAI, India — Now that artificial intelligence has mastered almost everything we do online, it needs help learning how we physically move around in the real world.

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