bodily

(adjective, adverb)

adjective

1. of or relating to or belonging to the body

- a bodily organ

- bodily functions

2. affecting or characteristic of the body as opposed to the mind or spirit

- bodily needs

Similar word(s): physical, corporal, corporeal, somatic

3. having or relating to a physical material body

- bodily existence

Similar word(s): corporeal, material

Sentences with bodily as an adjective:

- His bodily deficiencies were a heavy burden to him.

adverb

1. in bodily form

- he was translated bodily to heaven

Sentences with bodily as an adverb:

- He was thrown bodily out of the house.