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

I was in a lot of pain from start to finish - emotionally, physically.

From BBC

In response, video footage shows him stepping very close to the protesters and later physically blocking them from leaving the area until Baldwin Park police arrived.

From Los Angeles Times

Our only debt is $250,000 remaining on the mortgage for a home we hope to stay in for as long as we are physically able.

From MarketWatch

Not only has Holland felt better physically, she credits grocery shopping at the ranch with sparking new excitement and creativity in her cooking routine.

From Los Angeles Times

For the most part, husbands left wives, even physically or mentally ill wives, to run the home and raise the children as they saw fit.

From Literature

Related Words

• palpably
• substantially