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

Invest in antivirus and malware-protection software, and keep your devices physically secure. —Kim Komando, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025

Arn talks about the work being not only physically taxing but also rough on the soul, cutting down magnificent trees that have been there for 500 years. —David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025

Other Tips for Caregivers Caring for someone with metastatic breast cancer can be emotionally and physically exhausting. —Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 27 Jan. 2025

Rivera liked the way Munnerlyn would get after it, both physically and verbally. —Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 25 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1528, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing physically

• hyper-physically
• physically distance
• physically ill