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

That balance between prettiness and physicality also ran through Rocha’s costumes for Peck’s ballet. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

Pugh’s performance is a master class in physicality and flair, one of her career bests. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2026

The league formed an offseason officiating task force that included an effort to clean up some of the WNBA’s issues regarding physicality and officiating. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Reiter’s character’s brash self-assurance, along with her expressive face and physicality, really complement a deadpan Wickline. — Rima Parikh, Vulture, 27 Sep. 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