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

Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson used his postgame press conference to defend the 7-foot-4 Wembanyama, specifically the level of physicality Wembanyama gets from opponents during games. —Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026

Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler brought in an MMA fighter to help his players with their physicality. —Graham Scott, New York Times, 11 May 2026

Nick Blankenburg has been fine in the D-corps, but from a physicality standpoint, Josh Manson can’t get back quickly enough. —Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 May 2026

Cardoso still struggled at times to utilize her physicality effectively, especially as the WNBA adjusts to new referee guidelines for the season. —Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 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