physically
adverbcommon in dialogue
- Australia//ˈfɪz.ɪ.kli//
In a physical manner.
adverb
- 1
In a physical manner.
“And whatʼs more,” the voice went on triumphantly, “the patient is both physically and neurally whole.”
Oh, yeah? Well, that's not physically possible for me to do! So there!
In good times and bad, in sickness and health, the benefits of friendships between women are physically and psychologically undeniable.
- 2
According to the laws of physics.
- 3
Using physical force.
- 4
informalDirectly, rather than automatically or similar.
After the software updated, I had to go in and physically change all the settings back to the way I wanted them.
- 5
obsoleteAccording to the rules of medicine.
Etymology
From physic + -ally or physical + -ly.
Forms
- comparative
- more physically
- superlative
- most physically