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

An operator could manipulate equipment through the robotic system without being physically present at the job site. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026

Selma Blair was arraigned on two counts of assault, accused of being physically abusive on a flight, as well as kicking an officer and a nurse. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026

At 71 years old, Leo is relatively young for a pope – and remains physically active. — Scott Detrow, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026

That allowed Morton to physically manipulate the transformation herself. — Callum McLennan, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1528, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing physically

• hyper-physically
• physically distance
• physically ill