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bodily

[bod-l-ee] / ˈbɒd l i /
ADJECTIVE
concerning animate structure
Synonyms
STRONGEST
physical
WEAK
actual animal carnal corporal corporeal fleshly gross human material natural normal organic sensual somatic substantial tangible unspiritual
Antonyms
WEAK
mental soulful spiritual
ADVERB
totally
Synonyms
WEAK
absolutely altogether as a body as a group collectively completely en masse entirely fully wholly

Example Sentences

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He repeated the tests many times, altering the phrases to include words drawn from categories such as bodily references, film noir-style atmosphere and technical jargon.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Mar Monte leaders say the expanded options—which they soft-launched for current patients and friends—fit with a larger mission of promoting bodily autonomy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Previous research has detected microplastics in nearly every organ, as well as in bodily fluids and even the placenta.

From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 2026

The owners of the bar, Jacques and Jessica Moretti, have been accused of manslaughter by negligence, bodily harm by negligence and arson by negligence.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Most of the Japanese returning to the coast resettled without suffering bodily harm.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.