Physically: meaning, definitions and examples
💪
physically
[ ˈfɪzɪkli ]
describing actions or processes
In a way that is related to the body and not just the mind or emotions. In a way that involves physical strength or movement. In a way that can be seen or felt.
Synonyms
bodily, corporeally, materially
Examples of usage
- He was physically exhausted after running a marathon.
- She was physically shaking with fear.
- The impact of the crash was physically felt by everyone in the room.
describing location or position
In a way that is connected with the body as opposed to the mind. In a way that is tangible or concrete. In a way that is related to physical objects or the physical world.
Synonyms
concretely, materially, tangibly
Examples of usage
- The treasure was physically hidden beneath the old oak tree.
- He couldn't believe it until he saw it physically in front of him.
- The museum displayed artifacts from ancient civilizations that were physically preserved.
describing force or impact
In a way that relates to force, pressure, or impact on a physical level. In a way that causes a tangible effect or result.
Synonyms
forcefully, impactfully, powerfully
Examples of usage
- The earthquake physically shook the entire city.
- The new law will physically affect how businesses operate.
- The intense workout physically transformed his body.
Translations
Translations of the word "physically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fisicamente
🇮🇳 शारीरिक रूप से
🇩🇪 körperlich
🇮🇩 secara fisik
🇺🇦 фізично
🇵🇱 fizycznie
🇯🇵 物理的に
🇫🇷 physiquement
🇪🇸 físicamente
🇹🇷 fiziksel olarak
🇰🇷 신체적으로
🇸🇦 جسدياً
🇨🇿 fyzicky
🇸🇰 fyzicky
🇨🇳 身体上
🇸🇮 fizično
🇮🇸 líkamlega
🇰🇿 физикалық тұрғыдан
🇬🇪 ფიზიკურად
🇦🇿 fiziki olaraq
🇲🇽 físicamente
Word origin
The word 'physically' originated from the combination of the word 'physical' and the suffix '-ly', which is used to form adverbs indicating manner. 'Physical' comes from the Latin word 'physicus', meaning 'natural, of nature', which is derived from the Greek word 'physis', meaning 'nature, origin'. The concept of physicality has been central to human understanding of the world, emphasizing the tangible, material aspects of existence.