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

The settlement arrived after allegations that Pitt physically abused her and their children. —Randall Colburn, EW.com, 3 May 2025

Daryl’s a powerful monster of a man, physically huge. —Ali Rampling, New York Times, 3 May 2025

The judge also ruled that a devastating video where Combs physically abused Ventura would be allowed in court. —Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 2 May 2025

Carell stars as a grown man who is, indeed, still a virgin and is desperate to find someone not only to be physically intimate with, but also to forge a romantic and emotional connection with. —Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1528, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing physically

• hyper-physically
• physically distance
• physically ill