Antonyms for physical

Antonyms for (adj) physical

Main entry: physical

Definition: involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

Usage: physical exercise; physical suffering; was sloppy about everything but her physical appearance

Antonyms: mental

Definition: involving the mind or an intellectual process


Antonyms: immaterial, nonmaterial

Definition: not consisting of matter


Antonyms: immaterial

Definition: of no importance or relevance especially to a law case


Antonyms: impersonal

Definition: not relating to or responsive to individual persons


Antonyms: immaterial, incorporeal

Definition: without material form or substance


Main entry: physical

Definition: according with material things or natural laws (other than those peculiar to living matter)

Usage: a reflex response to physical stimuli

Antonyms: unnatural

Definition: not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature


Antonyms: unreal, artificial

Definition: contrived by art rather than nature


Antonyms: supernatural

Definition: not existing in nature or subject to explanation according to natural laws; not physical or material


Antonyms: flat

Definition: (of a musical note) lowered in pitch by one chromatic semitone


Antonyms: sharp

Definition: (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone


Main entry: physical

Definition: having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses

Usage: a physical manifestation; surrounded by tangible objects

Antonyms: immaterial, nonmaterial

Definition: not consisting of matter


Antonyms: immaterial

Definition: of no importance or relevance especially to a law case


Main entry: physical

Definition: concerned with material things

Usage: physical properties; the physical characteristics of the earth; the physical size of a computer

Antonyms: immaterial, nonmaterial

Definition: not consisting of matter


Antonyms: immaterial

Definition: of no importance or relevance especially to a law case


Main entry: strong-arm, physical, forcible

Definition: impelled by physical force especially against resistance

Usage: forcible entry; a real cop would get physical; strong-arm tactics

Antonyms: unforceful, forceless

Definition: lacking force; feeble


Main entry: physical

Definition: characterized by energetic bodily activity

Usage: a very physical dance performance

Antonyms: unenrgetic, lethargic

Definition: deficient in alertness or activity


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