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Bodily

Verb / ˈbɑ:dʌli: / Another word for bodily — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

related to the body

Synonyms & similar words

somatic corporal corporeal physical corporeal bod bodied somatogenetic somatic bodacious carneous corporeal corporal corporate embodied material physical substantial tangible utter material corporal corporeal

Synonyms by register

Formal

physical corporeal somatic tangible

Informal

of the body fleshly

Literary

incarnate terrestrial

Antonyms

mental spiritual psychological intellectual abstract ethereal

Common collocations

  • bodily harm
  • bodily fluids
  • bodily functions
  • bodily strength
  • bodily needs
  • bodily contact
  • bodily sensations
  • bodily integrity

Word family

noun body
adjective bodily
adverb bodily

Usage note

Bodily is primarily used as an adjective, often in formal contexts or to describe physical aspects of the body. It is less common as an adverb.

Example sentences

  1. He felt bodily exhaustion after running a marathon.
  2. She had to undergo bodily examination before starting her job.
  3. The doctor recommended bodily exercise to improve his health.
  4. The athlete sustained bodily harm during the game.
  5. The accident resulted in bodily harm to the driver.

Quotes

  • The body is a temple, not a tomb.
  • The human body is the best picture of the human soul.
  • The body is a community made up of its innumerable cells or inhabitants.

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