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

Adams can defend all positions on the floor, from switching onto a guard or defending a post player with physicality and strength. —Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026

Still, Williams always had the makings to meet a baseline of physicality and finishing that he’s simply never reached in Chicago. —Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026

At times, this merges with the physicality of the architecture, morphing into and informing it, as with the Guggenheim Bilbao. —Norman Foster, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026

Of course there’s familiarity with some of these people, but also there’s just this pretty bananas range of physicalities and looks and experience, literal experiences. —Joe Lynch, Billboard, 24 Mar. 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