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

Detroit, which forced the deciding game with a road win Friday night, never found its footing offensively and struggled to match Cleveland’s physicality and pace from the opening tip. —ABC News, 18 May 2026

Wallace, Lu Dort and Alex Caruso all defend at the wing with physicality, smarts and effort, which enables Gilgeous-Alexander to take risks defensively and conserve his workload on the offensive end. —Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026

Your physicality in this film is so unpredictable — sometimes terrifying, sometimes darkly funny — and certain moments even reminded me of classic possession performances like The Exorcist. —Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026

The Pistons are well known for their physicality defensively as well. —Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 16 May 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