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bodily Synonyms

Another word for bodily

Choosing another word for bodily depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Of, relating to, or concerning the physical human body, as distinct from the mind or spirit.

Usage Example

"Regular exercise and proper hydration are essential for maintaining basic physical functions."

Strongest
physical
corporeal
Strong
somatic
corporal
fleshly
carnal
physiological
anatomical

• adverb (Context 2)

By taking hold of or moving the entire physical body or structure as a whole.

Usage Example

"The rescue workers lifted the injured hiker wholly onto the stretcher."

Strong
wholly
entirely
physically
completely
altogether

• adverb (Context 3)

In the flesh; in person.

Usage Example

"Although he could not attend the conference in the flesh, he participated via live video link."

Strongest
in the flesh
in person
physically
Strong
corporeally
personally

Opposites of bodily

The opposite of bodily shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

mental
spiritual
incorporeal
spiritually
nonphysical
virtually
mentally
immaterial
See all opposites of bodily

• Nearby Words

bodhi
bodice
bodiless
bodily
boding
body
body positivity

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Bodily. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/bodily
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