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

Even Harbour’s physicality — the actor has put on weight and spends much of the show in ill-fitting attire or partially disrobed — is meant to elicit more than one response. —Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026

The heroes were Bruce Brown for his relentless ball pressure, Spencer Jones for his pesky physicality and Cam Johnson for his heady defensive impact as much as Jokic for his typical box score theatrics. —Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026

What is different this season is having so many new players adapting to the pace, physicality and intensity of the Premier League. —James Pearce, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026

Would that mean sacrificing speed, as the roster was previously constructed with former GM Chris Grier and coach Mike McDaniel together, for physicality and toughness? —David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 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