as in physical
of or relating to the human body
the old man suffered from a number of bodily ailments
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of bodily
The suspect was convicted in December of assault on a federal officer with a dangerous or deadly weapon and resulting in bodily injury.
—
Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
This appears as an attempt to kill or to cause bodily harm to the agent ---- an act of domestic terrorism.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026
In failing to arrest Bedell, Boulton failed to prevent the delivery of dangerous drugs and failed to report the commission of a felony that could’ve resulted in bodily injury or death, authorities told KCEN.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
The hepatitis B virus is transmitted through blood and other bodily fluids, even in microscopic amounts, and can survive on surfaces for a week.
—Arthur Allen, NPR, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bodily
Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
This appears as an attempt to kill or to cause bodily harm to the agent ---- an act of domestic terrorism.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026
In failing to arrest Bedell, Boulton failed to prevent the delivery of dangerous drugs and failed to report the commission of a felony that could’ve resulted in bodily injury or death, authorities told KCEN.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
The hepatitis B virus is transmitted through blood and other bodily fluids, even in microscopic amounts, and can survive on surfaces for a week.
—Arthur Allen, NPR, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bodily
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bodily
physical
Adjective
-
As a pattern of intimidation, isolation, humiliation and controlling behavior, coercive control can be as damaging as physical abuse.—
Oona Metz,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
-
Felton’s confessions, both to his father and to police, were corroborated by location data and physical evidence, the complaint says.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bodily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodily. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
