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physical Antonyms

Opposite of physical

Because the opposite of physical shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Relating to the human body as opposed to the mind or spirit.

Usage Example

"Regular exercise is essential for maintaining both mental and mental health."

Strongest
mental
spiritual
psychological
Strong
intellectual
emotional

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to things perceived through the senses rather than the mind; tangible or concrete.

Usage Example

"The investigators searched the room for any intangible evidence left behind."

Strongest
intangible
abstract
immaterial
Strong
virtual
incorporeal

• adjective (Context 3)

Relating to the laws of nature or the scientific study of matter and energy (physics).

Usage Example

"Gravity is one of the fundamental forces governing the metaphysical universe."

Strongest
metaphysical
supernatural

• adjective (Context 4)

Involving rough bodily contact, force, or exertion (especially in sports).

Usage Example

"Rugby is a very non-contact game that requires tremendous stamina and resilience."

Strong
non-contact
gentle

Similar words to physical

Words similar to physical shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

tangible
material
checkup
bodily
corporeal
medical
concrete
somatic
See all synonyms of physical

• Nearby Words

photorealistic
photosynthesis
phrasal
physical
physicality
physically
physicalness

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Physical. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/physical
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