physicality
gb/fˈɪzɪkəlɪti/ us/fˈɪzɪkəlɪti/
C1
English
testiség, fizikaiság, fizikum, fizikalitás, testi kifejezés
NOUN
C1
1
testiség
C1
fizikaiság
C2
Usage pattern:
the physicality of [something]
The novel explores the physicality of grief as much as its emotional impact.
A regény legalább annyira vizsgálja a gyász testi oldalát, mint az érzelmi hatását.
As he got older, he became more aware of the physicality of everyday tasks.
Ahogy idősödött, egyre inkább tudatosult benne a mindennapi feladatok testi vonatkozása.
The film highlights the physicality of childbirth without romanticizing it.
Learner examples
Yoga helps me connect with my physicality.
A jóga segít, hogy jobban kapcsolódjak a testemhez.
The story focuses on the physicality of illness.
A történet a betegség testi oldalára összpontosít.
Common mistake:
Do not use it to mean only “fitness”; it can also mean “material/bodily nature” in general.
Meaning
being physical; bodily nature
Collocations
the physicality of life
|the physicality of the human body
|human physicality
|sheer physicality
|the physicality of existence
|the physicality of aging
|physicality and spirituality
|physicality and emotion
|physicality versus intellect
|the body’s physicality
Synonyms
corporeality (More formal; emphasizes having a body or material form.)
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materiality (Focuses on being material or tangible, not necessarily about the body.)
Antonyms
spirituality (Focuses on spirit, faith, or non-material aspects.)
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mentalism (Emphasizes the mind rather than the body (less common term).)
Themes
body_and_health
|philosophy
|daily_life
Definition
the fact of being connected to the body or the physical world
The quality of being physical, involving the body and material reality rather than the mind, emotions, or spirit.
NOUN
C1
2
fizikum
B2
fizikalitás
C1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s physicality
The coach recruited him for his speed and physicality.
Az edző a gyorsasága és a kiváló fizikuma miatt igazolta le.
She brings a calm intensity and strong physicality to the role.
Nyugodt intenzitást és erőteljes testi jelenlétet visz a szerepbe.
In the second half, their physicality overwhelmed the smaller team.
Learner examples
He is known for his physicality on the field.
A pályán mutatott fizikalitásáról ismert.
Her physicality helps her in dance.
A jó fizikai adottságai sokat segítik a táncban.
Common mistake:
“Physicality” is not the same as “physique”: physique is mainly appearance; physicality often includes power and how someone moves/plays.
Meaning
strengthful physical presence
Collocations
use your physicality
|impressive physicality
|natural physicality
|elite physicality
|great physicality
|size and physicality
|speed and physicality
|his physicality
|her physicality
|overall physicality
Synonyms
athleticism (Emphasizes athletic skill and coordination, not just strength/size.)
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strength (Narrower; focuses mainly on power rather than overall bodily presence.)
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physique (More about body shape and appearance than performance.)
Antonyms
frailty (Physical weakness, especially due to age or illness.)
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slightness (Small, delicate build suggesting less physical power.)
Themes
sports
|body_and_health
|arts
Definition
a person’s body strength and power
A person’s bodily strength, size, fitness, and ability to use their body effectively, especially in sport, dance, acting, or other physical activities.
NOUN
C2
3
fizikalitás
C1
Usage pattern:
the physicality of [a performance/scene/style]
The director asked the cast to increase the physicality of the fight scene.
A rendező azt kérte a szereplőktől, hogy fokozzák a harcjelenet fizikalitását.
Her comedy relies on timing, voice, and physicality.
A humora az időzítésre, a hangjára és a testi játékára épül.
The choreography combines elegance with sudden bursts of physicality.
Learner examples
The actor used physicality to show anger.
A színész testi játékkal fejezte ki a dühöt.
The dance has a lot of physicality.
Ez a tánc nagyon erősen épít a testiségre.
Common mistake:
In arts contexts, “physicality” often means movement and bodily expression, not sexual content.
Meaning
emphasis on body and movement
Collocations
comic physicality
|stage physicality
|the actor’s physicality
|the physicality of the performance
|a sense of physicality
|heighten the physicality
|physicality on stage
|the physicality of the scene
|the physicality of the choreography
|raw physicality
Synonyms
movement (Simpler; focuses on motion, not the broader bodily emphasis.)
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bodily expression (Highlights communication through the body.)
Antonyms
stillness (Lack of movement or bodily action.)
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restraint (Controlled, held-back physical expression.)
Themes
arts
|communication
|relationships
Definition
the way something uses the body and movement
An emphasis on the body, touch, movement, or other bodily elements as a key part of a style, performance, or interaction.
Grammar
Dictionary form
physicality
IPA
GB/fˈɪzɪkəlɪti/
US/fˈɪzɪkəlɪti/
Syllables & stress
phys - ic - al - ity (4 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (phys)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: physicality
- Plural: physicalities
Word family
Forms
physicalities
noun
Core family
physical
adjective A2
physically
adverb B1
Negative and opposite forms
nonphysical
adjective
Expressions
bring physicality
1/bɹˈɪŋ fˈɪzɪkəlɪti/
fixed phrase
add strength and contact
add strength and toughness
Examples
- They signed a veteran forward to bring physicality to the lineup.
- The new defender brings physicality and discipline.
- In this role, you have to bring physicality as well as emotion.
Learner examples
- He brings physicality to the team.
- She brings physicality to the role.
play with physicality
1/plˈeɪ wˈɪθ fˈɪzɪkəlɪti/
fixed phrase
play in a forceful way
play strongly and use your body a lot
Examples
- They need to play with physicality if they want to win on the road.
- In the playoffs, every team plays with physicality.
- The coach wants the defense to play with physicality from the start.
Learner examples
- Our team must play with physicality.
- They played with physicality in the second half.
the physicality of the game
1/ðə fˈɪzɪkəlɪti əv ðə ɡˈeɪm/
fixed phrase
contact level in sport
how rough and contact-heavy a sport is
Examples
- Rookies often struggle with the physicality of the game at this level.
- The referee tried to control the physicality of the game early on.
- She adjusted quickly to the physicality of the game overseas.
Learner examples
- The physicality of the game surprised him.
- This league has a lot of physicality.
use your physicality
1/jˈuz jˈʊɹ fˈɪzɪkəlɪti/
fixed phrase
rely on body strength
use your body strength as an advantage
Examples
- He used his physicality to shield the ball and draw a foul.
- You can use your physicality to create space in the paint.
- She learned to use her physicality without committing penalties.
Learner examples
- Use your physicality to protect the ball.
- He used his physicality to win.