| Adj. | 1. | physical - involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit; "physical exercise"; "physical suffering"; "was sloppy about everything but her physical appearance"mental - involving the mind or an intellectual process; "mental images of happy times"; "mental calculations"; "in a terrible mental state"; "mental suffering"; "free from mental defects" | |
| 2. | physical - relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy; especially physics; "physical sciences"; "physical laws" | |
| 3. | physical - having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses; "a physical manifestation"; "surrounded by tangible objects"material - derived from or composed of matter; "the material universe" | |
| 4. | physical - according with material things or natural laws (other than those peculiar to living matter); "a reflex response to physical stimuli"natural - existing in or in conformity with nature or the observable world; neither supernatural nor magical; "a perfectly natural explanation" | |
| 5. | physical - characterized by energetic bodily activity; "tennis is an active sport"; "a very physical dance performance"energetic - possessing or exerting or displaying energy; "an energetic fund raiser for the college"; "an energetic group of hikers" | |
| 6. | physical - concerned with material things; "physical properties"; "the physical characteristics of the earth"; "the physical size of a computer"material - derived from or composed of matter; "the material universe" | |
| 7. | physical - impelled by physical force especially against resistance; "forcible entry"; "a real cop would get physical"; "strong-arm tactics"forceful - characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical); "a forceful speaker"; "a forceful personality"; "forceful measures"; "a forceful plan for peace" | |