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
Henri Weimerskirch2
: 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
Peter CarlsonI loved it; but I was physically exhausted when I walked out of that studio on Sunday nights …—Brent Musberger
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The future remains a blank page, physically and professionally.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 7 June 2025
The somewhat muted display represented Lamar at his most physically ostentatious.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
Recovery efforts can easily get it back, which is why degaussing or physically destroying a hard drive—like those found in computers, servers or external storage devices—is crucial.
—Renee Schafer, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Christina says the side effects have been painful, both emotionally and physically.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 6 June 2025
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 7 June 2025
The somewhat muted display represented Lamar at his most physically ostentatious.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
Recovery efforts can easily get it back, which is why degaussing or physically destroying a hard drive—like those found in computers, servers or external storage devices—is crucial.
—Renee Schafer, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Christina says the side effects have been painful, both emotionally and physically.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 6 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for physically
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“Physically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physically. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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