physically

adverb

phys·i·cal·ly ˈfi-zi-k(ə-)lē

: 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

: 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

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The process, McCaffrey said, was arduous and difficult both physically and mentally. —

Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024 Many of her exhibitions are these sorts of immersive experiences that are almost impossible to translate without being physically present. —

Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024 Taplin emphasized the personal toll that such high-risk work can have on the rangers, both physically and mentally. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 In difficult listening situations, participants described feeling physically and mentally tired. —

Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for physically