English adjective: physical | |||
1. | physical involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit | ||
Samples | Physical exercise. Physical suffering. Was sloppy about everything but her physical appearance. | ||
Similar | animal, bodily, carnal, corporal, corporeal, fleshly, material, personal, physiologic, physiological, sensual, somatic, somatogenetic, somatogenic | ||
Antonyms | mental | ||
2. | physical relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy; especially physics | ||
Samples | Physical sciences. Physical laws. | ||
3. | physical having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses | ||
Samples | A physical manifestation. Surrounded by tangible objects. | ||
Similar | material | ||
Antonyms | nonmaterial, immaterial | ||
4. | physical according with material things or natural laws (other than those peculiar to living matter) | ||
Samples | A reflex response to physical stimuli. | ||
Similar | natural | ||
Antonyms | supernatural | ||
5. | physical characterized by energetic bodily activity | ||
Samples | A very physical dance performance. | ||
Similar | energetic | ||
Antonyms | lethargic, unenrgetic | ||
6. | physical impelled by physical force especially against resistance | ||
Samples | Forcible entry. A real cop would get physical. Strong-arm tactics. | ||
Synonyms | forcible, strong-arm | ||
Similar | forceful | ||
Antonyms | forceless, unforceful | ||
7. | physical concerned with material things | ||
Samples | Physical properties. The physical characteristics of the earth. The physical size of a computer. | ||
Similar | material | ||
Antonyms | nonmaterial, immaterial | ||