Word
physicality
Phoneticsphys·i·cal·i·ty
UK/fˈɪzɪkˈælɪti/
Definition
n. the way a person or thing looks and feels in the real world. It describes the actual, tangible parts of something rather than just its ideas or feelings.
n. the tangible, material, or corporeal nature of a person or object. Refers to the physical presence or the way something is physically manifested in the world.
Examples
“The actor's physicality made the character feel very real.”
“The architect focused on the physicality of the building, ensuring the materials felt warm and inviting to the touch.”
“While the plot was simple, the film's success relied entirely on the physicality of the performances and the stunning, realistic set design.”
Examples
simple
“The actor's physicality made the character feel very real.”
contextual
“The architect focused on the physicality of the building, ensuring the materials felt warm and inviting to the touch.”
complex
“While the plot was simple, the film's success relied entirely on the physicality of the performances and the stunning, realistic set design.”
Real-World Examples
Common in sport and culture writing
“Enzo Fernández appears the preferred candidate but whether his comparative lack of physicality can be accommodated deep in midfield, even after the signing of the robust Elliot Anderson, remains to be seen.” “Konate provides physicality and recovery ability in central defence, and could challenge Dean Huijsen and Rudiger for a starting spot.” Word family
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