physically

adverb
UK: /ˈfɪzɪkli/
US: /ˈfɪzɪkli/

  1. In a way that relates to the body or someone's physical appearance.

    1. She looks physically different after her illness, much thinner now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The athlete was physically exhausted after completing the marathon, unable to stand. [ ] [ ]

  2. Relating to the body as opposed to the mind.

    1. He's physically strong, but mentally he needs some support. [ ] [ ]
    2. Stress can physically manifest as headaches or muscle tension in the body. [ ] [ ]

  3. In a direct, forceful manner involving bodily contact.

    1. They physically removed him from the building, which was not nice. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bouncer physically restrained the rowdy customer after several warnings. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

bodily actually really

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "physically" in English means: In a way that relates to the body or someone's physical appearance., Relating to the body as opposed to the mind., In a direct, forceful manner involving bodily contact..

The phonetic transcription of "physically" is /ˈfɪzɪkli/ in British English and /ˈfɪzɪkli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "physically": bodily, actually, really.

Example usage of "physically": "She looks physically different after her illness, much thinner now.". More examples on the page.