having material existence; perceptible, esp through the senses, and subject to the laws of nature

of material things

the physical world

of the body

a physical examination

concerned or preoccupied with the body and its needs, as opposed to spiritual matters

involving forceful bodily contact

physical sports

a physical sport like American football

involving or enjoying affectionate touching, often of a sexual nature

He's a very physical person

informal using or involving force and aggression

If you don't tell us, we're going to have to get physical

of sciences such as physics, chemistry, and astronomy

of or involving physics

physical chemistry