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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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Gavalas asked Gemini to make a rendering of what it would look like in bodily form and it did.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

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

The 2019 documentary short “Valerie,” directed by Souther, dropped the veil on Perrine’s battle with the illness, with her loss of bodily autonomy captured in the film.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Tessa Marshall, 28, said going through the experience while studying for her GCSEs "changed" her life, and led her to understand issues such as bodily autonomy and sex education.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

If you can, devise some means of bodily protection.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

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