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

That’s because Eichenberg is on the physically unable to perform list, not on injured reserve. —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025

Never booked or sent off, physically imposing yet beautifully balanced, Charles attained legend status in Turin — Il Gigante Buono. —Michael Walker, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025

Still, Menish was prepared — both mentally and physically — to take a majority of her exams while nine months pregnant. —Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025

For decades, breast cancer treatment has often meant surgery, which can be an emotionally and physically taxing process that leaves lasting scars. —Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1528, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing physically

• hyper-physically
• physically distance
• physically ill