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
• animal
• corporal
• anatomic
• carnal
• material
• sensual
• fleshly
• sensuous
• hand-to-hand

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bodily

The former Laker is being held on suspicion of family violence assault causing bodily injury, with no bond currently set, according to the Hunt County jail’s booking records. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Arick Metayer, 33, is charged with leaving the scene of a deadly crash, leaving the scene of a crash with bodily injuries and tampering with physical evidence. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026

The Branch County Prosecutor's Office then filed charges of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Johnny JeanBaptiste, 36, and Stacia McMillian, 32, were charged with one count of child neglect without great bodily harm after deputies responded to the report of the wandering toddler, officials said. — Felix Rodriguez, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2026