physicality

noun

phys·​i·​cal·​i·​ty ˌfi-zə-ˈka-lə-tē 

plural physicalities

1

: intensely physical orientation : predominance of the physical usually at the expense of the mental, spiritual, or social

2

: a physical aspect or quality

Examples of physicality in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Their shows are driven by a physicality both intricately choreographed and fizzily chaotic, tightness and looseness alternating — even somehow overlapping — in a rolling series of lazzi and dances, fistfights and slapstick routines. —Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 June 2026

The Knicks played through the Spurs’ physicality, even if officials often missed Wembanyama’s cheapshots or seemingly anytime Brunson absorbed contact. —Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026

Facing unrelenting physicality in the Western Conference semifinals, Wembanyama earned a flagrant 2 foul and an automatic ejection for elbowing Minnesota’s Naz Reid in the neck. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026

Meesha’s re-creation of Gobel’s physicality, facial expressions and speaking style is uncanny. —Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for physicality

• abnormality
• cardinality
• commonality
• communality
• cordiality
• corporeality
• criminality
• criticality
• functionality
• generality
• geniality
• hospitality