physically
[fiz-ik-lee]
- relating to the body or its appearance: He is not physically attractive.
- according to what exists in the physical world as perceived by the senses: It's not physically possible because of the laws of gravity.
- in a way that involves rough body contact or strenuous physical activity:a physically abusive spouse;a physically demanding sport.
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Origin of physically
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Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2018
Examples from the Web for physically
Contemporary Examples
I mean, physically, mentally, you know, in every way, shape, and form.
We also see her physically battling Sheriff Clark, but the camera focuses on her falling to the ground.
Well, one expert I talked to said that physically it involves little more than a $20 cable.
At least two other officers had been physically assaulted since the protests began.
Biden remembered the boy was in a physically vulnerable position: “leaning down on one of those slanted counters.”
Historical Examples
Physically he had considerably improved, but mentally he was not yet recovered.
Brave and BoldHoratio Alger
Physically he had undoubtedly improved; his legs had hardened and smoothed down.
ThoroughbredsW. A. Fraser
Physically, she did not interest him; in fact, the whole business bored him.
DustMr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
Physically speaking, so far the result has been satisfactory.
In the Heart of VosgesMatilda Betham-Edwards
Her love affairs had left her with affections crushed and physically disabled.
My Double LifeSarah Bernhardt