Search Results

Entry Found...


1phys·i·cal Listen to audio/ˈfɪzɪkəl/ adjective
1 : relating to the body of a person instead of the mind
physical abuse The program is designed to address both physical and emotional health. No physical contact with other players is allowed in the game. He has an unusual physical appearance. He is in good physical condition. [=he is strong and healthy; he is in good shape] physical fitness [=good health and strength that you get through exercise]
2 : existing in a form that you can touch or see
physical objects the physical environment/world There was no physical evidence of the crime.
3 [more physical; most physical] : involving or related to sex
physical attraction Their relationship was purely physical.
4 [more physical; most physical] a : involving or having a lot of movement or activity
physical comedy [=comedy in which people hit each other, fall down, etc.] He's a very physical comedian.
b : involving or having very violent and forceful activity
Ice hockey is a very physical sport. It was a very physical hockey game. He's one of the team's most physical players.
5 a : of or relating to the laws of nature
Scientists used the space station to study physical phenomena in a weightless environment.
b always used before a noun : of or relating to the study of physics
physical forces
6 [more physical; most physical] : tending to express love or affection by touching other people
She is a very physical person.
— phys·i·cal·i·ty Listen to audio /ˌfɪˈkæləti/ noun [noncount]
a comedian known for his physicality

Link to this page:

Learner's Dictionary App

Voice Search, Examples, Synonyms, Word of the Day & More

For iPhone | For iPad

"Words in the News" Quiz

Useful words from recent stories

Take it now »

Join Us on FB & Twitter

Get the Word of the Day & More

Facebook | Twitter

Browse the Learner's Dictionary

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. E
  6. F
  7. G
  8. H
  9. I
  10. J
  11. K
  12. L
  13. M
  14. N
  15. O
  16. P
  17. Q
  18. R
  19. S
  20. T
  21. U
  22. V
  23. W
  24. X
  25. Y
  26. Z