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

Jones plays with the type of physicality, effort and juice the Ravens insist on. —Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025

Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi also tackles two characters with commanding rage and badass physicality. —James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025

Others involved in bringing the bear to life include designer Tahra Zafar, physicality associate director Audrey Brisson, remote puppetry coach Phill Woodfine, and casting director Annabelle Davis. —Jake Kanter, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025

For its painstaking physicality alone, stop-motion is inherently impressive as an animation technique, no matter the scale or budgetary specifics of the project. —Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Oct. 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