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

Some people in the crowd who refused to leave and blocked traffic engaged in large physically violent fights, causing multiple injuries, the official said. —Mark Morales, CNN Money, 10 June 2026

After game 3, several videos showing Knicks fans assaulting (verbally, and in some cases physically) Spurs fans started popping up online, prompting several players such as the Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama and the Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns to condemn the harassment. —Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 10 June 2026

Nickell was later found by a dog walker with Alex, who was physically unharmed, hugging her. —Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026

The federal rules apply to residents between the ages of 18 and 64 who are considered physically and mentally able to work at least 20 hours per week and who do not have a dependent child under age 14. —Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1528, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing physically

• hyper-physically
• physically distance
• physically ill