bodily

[ bod-l-ee ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the body.
2. corporeal or material, as contrasted with spiritual or mental.

adverb

1. as a physical entity; as a complete physical unit:

   The tornado picked him up bodily and threw him against the wall.

2. in person:

   You have to appear bodily at the box office in order to have your reservation confirmed.

bodily

/ ˈbɒdɪlɪ /

adjective

1. relating to or being a part of the human body

adverb

1. by taking hold of the body

   he threw him bodily from the platform

2. in person; in the flesh

Other Words From

• non·bodi·ly adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of bodily¹

First recorded in 1250–1300, bodily is from the Middle English word bodylich. See body, -ly

Synonym Study

See physical.

Example Sentences

“There's a lot of history of women not having bodily autonomy during pregnancy,” Chaput said.

From Salon

He pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent and was handed a 10-year restraining order, as well as being sent to prison.

From BBC

Pateman was jailed for 17 years and 10 months in March 2022 after admitting grievous bodily harm with intent.

From BBC

Mead also pleaded not guilty to attempted murder, grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon - namely a hammer.

From BBC

A man appeared in court on Monday charged with grievous bodily harm in connection with the incident.

From BBC