View synonyms for

physically

[ fiz-ik-lee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adverb

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 demanding sport.
a physically abusive spouse;
a physically demanding sport.

Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of physically¹

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

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

It is possible for a child to receive British citizenship if they are brought to and physically adopted in the UK, he said.

From

"I love being a fighter. I love training. I love competing. I love testing myself mentally and physically," he says.

From

I was doing a lot of burpees, so it was just physically super demanding.

From

Nasir Khuehami, head of the Jammu and Kashmir Students' Association, shared a video of a right-wing Hindu group threatening to physically assault Kashmiri Muslim students in the northern state of Uttarakhand to ensure they leave.

From

"Marmalade features not only in the book and the lyrics, but physically on stage in a spectacular way."

From

Related Words

physical jerks physically challenged

Browse