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

But not everyone is expected to exert themselves physically day after day in a high-pressure environment, either. —Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025

While North Crowley represents a Fort Worth suburb, the school is physically located within the city limits. —Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2025

Even if a dog does not physically harm or bite the animals, chasing them can lead to serious consequences: Fleeing in fear, increasing the risk of injuries like broken bones. —Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025

Their two other children in the van, ages 3 and 2, were not physically hurt. —Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1528, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing physically

• hyper-physically
• physically distance
• physically ill