Synonyms for physical

Adjective

1. physical (vs. mental), animal(prenominal), carnal, fleshly, sensual, bodily, corporal, corporeal, somatic, material, personal, physiologic, physiological, somatogenic, somatogenetic

usage: involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit; "physical exercise"; "physical suffering"; "was sloppy about everything but her physical appearance"

2. physical

usage: relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy; especially physics; "physical sciences"; "physical laws"

3. physical, tangible, touchable, material (vs. immaterial)

usage: having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses; "a physical manifestation"; "surrounded by tangible objects"

4. physical, natural (vs. supernatural)

usage: according with material things or natural laws (other than those peculiar to living matter); "a reflex response to physical stimuli"

5. active, physical, energetic (vs. lethargic)

usage: characterized by energetic bodily activity; "tennis is an active sport"; "a very physical dance performance"

6. physical, material (vs. immaterial)

usage: concerned with material things; "physical properties"; "the physical characteristics of the earth"; "the physical size of a computer"

7. forcible, physical, strong-arm, forceful (vs. forceless)

usage: impelled by physical force especially against resistance; "forcible entry"; "a real cop would get physical"; "strong-arm tactics"