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

Chrishelle Hemphill, 48, was arrested on a warrant on Wednesday, July 15, on a charge of serious bodily injury to a child, according to an arrest warrant affidavit obtained by PEOPLE. — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

One felony charge of reckless driving causing great bodily injury was dismissed in this week’s sentencing, as well as two enhancements of great bodily injury on a person. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Widow’s Bay was nominated for 19 Emmys last week, an unusual honor for a series committed to bodily indignity. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026

The driver, 23-year-old Leonard Bacon of Lowell, pleaded not guilty to assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury at his arraignment Monday in East Boston District Court. — Louisa Moller, CBS News, 13 July 2026