physical

  • (a) involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
    • physical exercise
    • physical suffering
    • was sloppy about everything but her physical appearance
  • (a) relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy; especially physics
    • physical sciences
    • physical laws
  • (s) having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses
    • a physical manifestation
    • surrounded by tangible objects
  • (s) according with material things or natural laws (other than those peculiar to living matter)
    • a reflex response to physical stimuli
  • (s) characterized by energetic bodily activity
    • a very physical dance performance
  • (s) impelled by physical force especially against resistance
    • forcible entry
    • a real cop would get physical
    • strong-arm tactics
    forcible, strong-arm,
  • (s) concerned with material things
    • physical properties
    • the physical characteristics of the earth
    • the physical size of a computer

Synonyms

forcible strong-arm

Antonyms

mental

Words of close approximity

physics
physical ability physical anthropology physical attraction physical body physical change physical chemistry physical composition physical condition physical contact physical education physical entity physical exercise physical exertion physical fitness physical geography physicalism physicality physically physicalness physical object physical pendulum physical phenomenon physical process physical property physical rehabilitation physical restoration physical science physical structure physical therapist physical therapy physical topology physical value