physicality

noun

phys·​i·​cal·​i·​ty ˌfi-zə-ˈka-lə-tē How to pronounce physicality (audio)
plural physicalities
1
: intensely physical orientation : predominance of the physical usually at the expense of the mental, spiritual, or social
2
: a physical aspect or quality

Examples of physicality in a Sentence

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When the game was out of hand late, the 19-year-old was out in transition and finished with physicality and finesse. James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 12 July 2025 The trailer depicts clashes on land and sea, with hundreds of background actors and hand-to-hand combat that showcases Momoa’s physicality on screen. Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 10 July 2025 Northern Illinois transfer Santana Banner has earned praise for his physicality in camp and has an opportunity to play a pivotal role if his play translates to the SEC. Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025 Cagney, like Madsen, had a knack for comedic timing and a lightness in his physicality. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for physicality

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of physicality was in 1827

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“Physicality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physicality. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.

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