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

By sharing the art of people with autism, Art of Autism aims to broaden the public’s understanding of their differences and unique perspectives, demonstrating how the arts can physically, mentally, socially and emotionally bridge communities. —Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025

This season has tested Porziņģis mentally as well as physically. —Jay King, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025

Literature is a texture of words evoking life in the most vivid ways—psychologically, physically. —Deborah Treisman, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025

The agencies also instruct organizations to store copies of sensitive or crucial information on physically separate and secure locations, such as hard drives or other storage devices, should recovery become necessary in the wake of an attack. —Bailey Richards, People.com, 15 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