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physically

adv. manner
B1 Intermediate US //ˈfɪzɪkəɫi// UK //fˈɪzɪkli// phys·i·cal·ly Archaic Informal

adv. in a way that relates to your body rather than your mind or feelings. You use this when talking about things you can touch or do with your muscles.

adv. relating to the body as opposed to the mind or spirit; in a manner involving bodily contact or physical force.


SIMPLE

The job is physically tiring but very rewarding.

CONTEXTUAL

He was physically present at the meeting, but his mind seemed to be somewhere else entirely.

COMPLEX

While the athlete felt mentally prepared for the marathon, her body was physically unable to maintain the necessary pace during the final five miles of the race.

Origin

From physic + -ally or physical + -ly.

Usage

Typically used to modify adjectives related to health, effort, or presence.

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