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

Just genius, the physicality and the voice, and his own writing. — Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026

The importance of the physicality of the notebook as an object can’t be underestimated either. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

Bishop Amat must worry about Notre Dame’s speed, but Notre Dame must deal with the Lancers’ physicality. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

But animation is just so much more expressive, so much more information can be carried through color and line size and boldness and the kind of unreal physicality that nonetheless conveys real emotion. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 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