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

Reiter’s character’s brash self-assurance, along with her expressive face and physicality, really complement a deadpan Wickline. — Rima Parikh, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2026

Walker has not only provided some explosiveness and physicality in the Chiefs’ running game but has been so good that last week the Colts built their entire defensive game plan around him. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

That experience connected him with the physicality of the role, but also its spirituality. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

This gets into the run game, play-calling and penalties for the offense, and physicality, run defense, pass rush and blown coverages for the defense. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 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