physically

American  

[fiz-ik-lee] / ˈfɪz ɪk li /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of physically

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

Example Sentences

He says he knows it will be hard to do such a physically demanding job for many years.

From The Wall Street Journal

That space is occupied by two expert players, but I think physically you can give more to the team.'

From BBC

“The money I was getting from the government because I was physically unable to work and pay for myself” was now being taken by the government.

From MarketWatch

“The money I was getting from the government because I was physically unable to work and pay for myself” was now being taken by the government.

From MarketWatch

He appears mentally unstable and physically feeble, clinging to his lectern as if it were a walker.

From Salon

Related Words

• palpably
• substantially