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

This would require members to speak physically on the Senate floor to block a bill. —Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 12 Apr. 2026

Wallstedt, 23, got one start last season but is officially a rookie, and has put together a notable first full season after admitting to struggling mentally and physically a year ago while playing for the Iowa Wild in the AHL. —Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026

And the goal is to have players confident and physically ready when they are asked to do contribute. —Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026

The documentary Revolution’s Daughter, which held its world premiere Friday night at the Miami Film Festival, explores the experience of Fernández Revuelta and other emigres who left Cuba behind physically but not emotionally. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1528, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing physically

• hyper-physically
• physically distance
• physically ill