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
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“Physically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physically. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.
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