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

Her physicality is heavy and rigid, bringing a kind of terror to the story that turns every boring instance of parental upheaval into something cosmically profound. —Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025

Sam brings a lot of physicality to the work. —Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2025

What motivated Hiro to undertake Johnson’s transformation into Kerr was the fighter’s immense physicality and emotional complexity. —Bill Desowitz, HollywoodReporter, 13 Dec. 2025

Last week, such physicality — highlighted by Christian Elliss’ crushing sideline blow of Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart — pushed the Pats into their bye week with a 10th straight win. —Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 7 Dec. 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