bodily

[ˈbɑːdəli]

bodily Definition

• 1. of or concerning the body
• 2. physical; corporeal

Using bodily: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bodily" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He suffered bodily injury in the accident.

• Example

  Bodily exercise is important for good health.

• Example

  The athlete's bodily strength was impressive.

• Example

  She experienced a bodily reaction to the medication.

bodily Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bodily

• physical
• corporeal
• material
• bodily functions
• fleshly

Antonyms for bodily

• spiritual
• mental
• emotional

Phrases with bodily

• bodily fluids

  liquids produced by the human body, such as blood, sweat, and urine

  Example

  The crime scene was covered in bodily fluids.

• bodily harm

  physical injury or damage to a person's body

  Example

  The attacker was charged with causing bodily harm to the victim.

• bodily functions

  the natural processes of the human body, such as breathing, digestion, and excretion

  Example

  The doctor asked about the patient's bodily functions.

Origins of bodily

from Old English 'bodilic', meaning 'corporeal'

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Summary: bodily in Brief

The term 'bodily' [ˈbɑːdəli] refers to things related to the body, such as physical or corporeal aspects. It can be used to describe bodily functions, fluids, or harm, as well as bodily exercise or strength. An example sentence is 'He suffered bodily injury in the accident.'