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

Longevity lives in the daily rituals that help people stay resilient—physically, emotionally and socially. —Lara Devgan, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025

Currently, all physically fit men over 18 are called up, while women have only been eligible to volunteer. —Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025

The officials said its investigation found that a quarter of Jewish students felt physically unsafe on the Ivy League campus, and Jewish and Israeli students were assaulted and spit on. —June 30, CBS News, 30 June 2025

Prosecutors have identified 29 people who are considered victims of the attack, including 13 who were physically injured. —Colleen Slevin, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1528, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing physically

• hyper-physically
• physically distance
• physically ill