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

Gardner’s physicality and energy on both ends of the court led to him playing in 45 games with the Heat last regular season after not playing in any NBA games prior to getting to the Heat last offseason. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026

The revised approach — being more of a spot fighter instead of trying to drown his opponent with relentless physicality — was underscored by a new, loftier goal, according to Wittman. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 6 July 2026

So the league assembled a task force of coaches and executives to address concerns over excessive physicality, freedom of movement and consistency in officiating. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026

Paraguay continued the physicality through the end of the match, with the teams even jawing at each other after final whistle. — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 4 July 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