adv
physically
FIHZ-ih-klee
adv
1
In terms of the body, rather than mentally or emotionally.
"She was physically exhausted after the marathon."
"He felt physically sick with nerves before the interview."
2
In reality, in a way that actually happens in the physical world (as opposed to figuratively).
"It's physically impossible to be in two places at once."
How to Use Physically
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to the body, or to what's actually, literally possible.
Common pairings
physically fit
physically demanding
physically impossible
Word Forms
more physically comparative, most physically superlative
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Etymology
From physical plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.