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

Clark is the one constantly subjected to excessive physicality from other WNBA players, and Armour still finds a way to make the aftermath her responsibility. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026

Can Emmanuel Forbes provide some physicality and earn playing time? — Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 23 July 2026

Guler has always been singled out by the club as one of the cornerstones of their project, for bringing technical finesse to a team full of physicality and for his special understanding with Kylian Mbappe. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 July 2026

That bite and raw intensity produce some of the album’s standout moments, transmuting jungle’s physicality across a wide emotional range with poetic verve and Nia’s woody, vulnerable, yet strident timbre. — Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 20 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