physical
adjective
1. having to do with the body.
- physical exercise
- physical suffering
- was sloppy about everything but her physical appearance
Similar word(s): animal, carnal, fleshly, sensual, bodily, corporal, corporeal, somatic, material, personal, physiologic, physiological, somatogenetic, somatogenic
2. relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy; especially physics
- physical sciences
- physical laws
3. having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses
- a physical manifestation
Similar word(s): material
4. according with material things or natural laws (other than those peculiar to living matter)
- a reflex response to physical stimuli
Similar word(s): natural
5. characterized by energetic bodily activity
- a very physical dance performance
Similar word(s): energetic
6. impelled by physical force especially against resistance
- a real cop would get physical
Similar word(s): forceful, forcible
7. concerned with material things
- physical properties
- the physical characteristics of the earth
- the physical size of a computer
Similar word(s): material
Sentences with physical as an adjective:
- Are you feeling any physical effects?
- It's not so much a physical place as a state of mind.
- This team plays a very physical game, so watch out.
- The substance has a number of interesting physical properties.
noun
1. Physical examination.
- How long has it been since your last physical?