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

2

: 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

I loved it; but I was physically exhausted when I walked out of that studio on Sunday nights …

—Brent Musberger

Examples of physically in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Retailers can analyze data to find incorrect addresses and eliminate the fee shippers charge for errors, or review inventory to decide where best to physically locate it for faster delivery, or bundle shipments to improve customer satisfaction and reduce costs. —Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025

Play in an uptempo scheme that is conducive to your athleticism and continue to grow physically in a league that is a bit more forgiving than the highest of high-majors. —Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025

These drugs also just slow the emptying of your stomach, so that people feel full, physically full, and that then, of course, also dovetails into communication with the brain. —Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 28 Mar. 2025

As for actually physically inhabiting the character of Cristina and coming back.... —Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1528, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing physically

• hyper-physically
• physically distance
• physically ill