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

During which he was physically assaulted and told that in no uncertain terms that this was coming from the captain. — Jim Defede, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

But raising hogs was physically demanding work and became less profitable for the family over time, Faaborg said. — Rachel Cramer, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026

The new chapter remains every bit as physically demanding for Moore, who says keeping himself ready to play Hondo has become more challenging with age. — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026

So all 12 departments involved with development are in the Palisades physically. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1528, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing physically

• hyper-physically
• physically distance
• physically ill