Synonyms of bodily

bodily

adjective

ˈbä-də-lē 

as in physical

of or relating to the human body

the old man suffered from a number of bodily ailments

Synonyms & Similar Words

• physical
• corporeal
• somatic
• physiological
• physiologic
• animal
• anatomical
• anatomic
• carnal
• corporal
• material
• sensual
• fleshly
• sensuous
• hand-to-hand

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mental
• psychological
• intellectual
• inner
• cerebral
• spiritual
• psychologic
• nonphysical
• nonmaterial
• immaterial
• psychical
• metaphysical
• psychic
• insubstantial
• incorporeal
• bodiless
• ethereal

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bodily

Neuroscience, the study of how the brain and nervous system influence our thoughts, emotions, behaviors and bodily functions, has made remarkable advancements in recent years, and its impact extends well beyond the laboratory. —Pamela Furr, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025

She is charged with fleeing the scene of a crash with serious bodily injury and fleeing the scene of the crash with no serious bodily injury. —Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025

In addition to the nervous system, this nerve regulates automatic bodily functions and processes, including heart rate, digestion, inflammation, and stress response. —Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 13 Mar. 2025

She is charged with battery resulting in serious bodily injury to a person less than 14 years old and neglect of a dependent resulting in serious bodily injury, both Level 3 felonies. —Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025