adjadj.allinvolving the body as distinguished from the mind or spiritExamples:- physical exercise
- physical suffering
- was sloppy about everything but her physical appearance
Antonyms:mental
Derivationally Related Form:physicalityphysicalness
Inherited Hypernyms:physical
Similar to:animal carnal fleshly sensual bodily corporal corporeal somatic material personal physiologic physiological somatogenetic somatogenic
adjadj.pertrelating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy; especially physicsExamples:- physical sciences
- physical laws
Derivationally Related Form:physics
Pertainyms:physics
Inherited Hypernyms:physical
adj satadj.allhaving substance or material existence; perceptible to the sensesExamples:- a physical manifestation
- surrounded by tangible objects
Antonyms:immaterial
Derivationally Related Form:physicalness
Inherited Hypernyms:physical
Similar to:material
adj satadj.allaccording with material things or natural laws (other than those peculiar to living matter)Examples:- a reflex response to physical stimuli
Antonyms:supernatural
Inherited Hypernyms:physical
Similar to:natural
adj satadj.allcharacterized by energetic bodily activityExamples:- a very physical dance performance
Antonyms:lethargic
Inherited Hypernyms:physical
Similar to:energetic
adj satadj.allimpelled by physical force especially against resistanceSynset:forcible strong-arm
Examples:- forcible entry
- a real cop would get physical
- strong-arm tactics
Antonyms:forceless
Derivationally Related Form:force
Inherited Hypernyms:forcible
Similar to:forceful
adj satadj.allconcerned with material thingsExamples:- physical properties
- the physical characteristics of the earth
- the physical size of a computer
Antonyms:immaterial
Derivationally Related Form:physicalness
Inherited Hypernyms:physical
Similar to:material