physically
Americanadverb
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relating to the body or its appearance.
He is not physically attractive.
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according to what exists in the physical world as perceived by the senses.
It's not physically possible because of the laws of gravity.
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in a way that involves rough body contact or strenuous physical activity: a physically demanding sport.
a physically abusive spouse;
a physically demanding sport.
Etymology
Origin of physically
First recorded in 1580–90; physical ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He wasn’t physically hurt; he still had his family.
From Salon
My dad is 85 and has his mind, but he’s physically disabled and not able to keep his house up.
From MarketWatch
"As long as you're hitting the ball well and playing good cricket, it's about physically fit, mentally ready and excited."
From Barron's
"Entangled" means the two photons share a single quantum state even when physically apart.
From Science Daily
Said first-year coach Carson Palmer: “To come out and just physically dominate … we just keep getting better and better. We’re playing real good right now and unfortunately have only one game left.”
From Los Angeles Times
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