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

Brown thought Pritchard handled the Knicks’ physicality well. —Jay King, New York Times, 11 May 2025

Zhao has been working with Jia since the late ’90s (and married him in 2011), and her quick, precise physicality carries the film — because her character doesn’t have a single line of dialogue. —Madeline Leung Coleman, Vulture, 9 May 2025

Jokic downplayed the physicality after fouling out in the third quarter for the first time in his career. —Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 May 2025

At 6-2, 198 pounds, his long arms, physicality, ball skills and athleticism gave Thomas the physical gifts to become a top cornerback in the league. —Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025

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