physically

adverb

phys·​i·​cal·​ly ˈfi-zi-k(ə-)lē 

1

: in a physical manner : in accord with physical laws

It seemed that such long distance flights would be physically impossible without a highly energy-efficient form of soaring.

—Henri Weimerskirch

2

: in respect to the body

a physically demanding job

Just two weeks before his death, Belushi was physically ejected from an L.A. convenience store at 2 a.m. when he insisted on buying liquor after hours.

—Peter Carlson

I loved it; but I was physically exhausted when I walked out of that studio on Sunday nights …

—Brent Musberger

Examples of physically in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Crockett worries about lodge employees, who are physically safe but now need to find jobs and housing for the rest of the season. —Rachel Treisman, NPR, 14 July 2025

And one such movie, 1987's Superman IV: The Quest For Peace, happens to feature a character by the name of Nuclear Man, portrayed physically by Mark Pillow and voiced by Lex Luthor actor Gene Hackman. —EW.com, 14 July 2025

Tung Yung was the only one left who was physically able to bring home money for what was left of his family, his mother and ailing father. —Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025

Per the pro, those who physically need more space benefit the most from an upgrade, as factors like lie-flat seats, extra legroom, and better sleep quality can significantly impact one’s overall comfort and well-being. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1528, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing physically

• hyper-physically
• physically distance
• physically ill