bodily

/ˈbɑdəli/

/ˈbɒdəli/

The adjective bodily describes something that has to do with your physical self.

Bodily functions include things that happen both inside your body, like digestion and breathing, and outside your body, like walking. If your new kitten scratches your arms, you might say that Mr. Whiskers has caused you bodily harm. In religion, bodily is sometimes used in contrast to "spiritual." As an adverb, this word can be used to mean "in a way that involves someone's body." Your little brother might sleep so soundly that when he falls asleep in the car, you have to carry him bodily into the house.

Definitions of bodily

1. adjective

   of or relating to or belonging to the body
   “a bodily organ”

   “bodily functions”
2. adjective

   having or relating to a physical material body
   “bodily existence”

   synonyms:

   corporeal, material

   having material or physical form or substance
3. adjective

   affecting or characteristic of the body as opposed to the mind or spirit
   “bodily needs”

   synonyms: corporal, corporeal, somatic

   physical

   involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
4. adverb

   in bodily form
   “he was translated bodily to heaven”