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

The All-Pro tight end will open training camp on the active/physically unable to perform list and won’t practice when the 49ers begin training camp Sunday. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026

This allows leaders to achieve success while remaining mentally sharp, emotionally present, and physically capable, ultimately ensuring long-term impact and personal well-being. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

The focus is expected to be on a physically robust player who can complement their existing options. — Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Apple Maps data will also inform Ford’s BlueCruise Level 2 hands-free driving feature and a new zonal architecture, industry jargon for how the electronics are physically arranged in a vehicle. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 24 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1528, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing physically

• hyper-physically
• physically distance
• physically ill