physically
adverb
phys·i·cal·ly
ˈfi-zi-k(ə-)lē 
1
: in a physical manner : in accord with physical laws
It seemed that such long distance flights would be physically impossible without a highly energy-efficient form of soaring.—
Henri Weimerskirch
Henri Weimerskirch2
: in respect to the body
a physically demanding job
Just two weeks before his death, Belushi was physically ejected from an L.A. convenience store at 2 a.m. when he insisted on buying liquor after hours.—Peter Carlson
Peter CarlsonI loved it; but I was physically exhausted when I walked out of that studio on Sunday nights …—Brent Musberger
Brent MusbergerExamples of physically in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Being a contestant on Naked and Afraid XL is more about getting vulnerable physically — and Nathan Martinez isn't afraid to bare it all.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
In a video obtained by CNN, the musician and mogul is shown physically assaulting his then-girlfriend, singer Cassie Ventura, a.k.a.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 17 May 2024
By Matt Fuchs May 17, 2024 10:26 AM EDT
Through the ages, humans have fueled their most physically demanding efforts with meaty proteins.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 17 May 2024
With the help of Luisa Loo's wisdom and love, Mazzy discovers that even though Dada isn't physically here, they are forever connected to one another.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2024
The middle child, 12-year-old boy, suffered serious injuries in the attack, according to Cox, but his siblings were not physically injured.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024
Cleveland relied heavily on units of bike cops and officers mounted on horses to monitor protests, in some cases deploying officers to use their bikes to physically split up opposing crowds when tensions boiled over.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 13 May 2024
An unidentified man approached them and began physically and verbally harassing them and throwing their belongings over the fence on the bridge, according to a statement by the Bay Area chapter of the Council for American-Islamic Relations.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024
Today's affluent individuals seek environments that not only challenge them physically but also cater to their mental health and foster a sense of belonging.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
In a video obtained by CNN, the musician and mogul is shown physically assaulting his then-girlfriend, singer Cassie Ventura, a.k.a.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 17 May 2024
By Matt Fuchs May 17, 2024 10:26 AM EDT
Through the ages, humans have fueled their most physically demanding efforts with meaty proteins.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 17 May 2024
With the help of Luisa Loo's wisdom and love, Mazzy discovers that even though Dada isn't physically here, they are forever connected to one another.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2024
The middle child, 12-year-old boy, suffered serious injuries in the attack, according to Cox, but his siblings were not physically injured.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024
Cleveland relied heavily on units of bike cops and officers mounted on horses to monitor protests, in some cases deploying officers to use their bikes to physically split up opposing crowds when tensions boiled over.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 13 May 2024
An unidentified man approached them and began physically and verbally harassing them and throwing their belongings over the fence on the bridge, according to a statement by the Bay Area chapter of the Council for American-Islamic Relations.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024
Today's affluent individuals seek environments that not only challenge them physically but also cater to their mental health and foster a sense of belonging.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
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“Physically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physically. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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