Bodily Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈbɑdəɫi/

BAH-duh-lee

UK

/bˈɒdɪli/

BOD-i-lee

Definition

Related to or affecting the body, rather than the mind. It can describe things that are physical, such as pain, injury, or functions.

Usage & Nuances

'Bodily' is formal/moderately common and usually comes before a noun (e.g., 'bodily injury'). It is not used for mental or emotional things. Common phrases: 'bodily harm', 'bodily fluids', 'bodily functions'.

• Spanish: corporal - físico
• Portuguese (BR): corporal - físico
• Portuguese (PT): corporal - físico
• Chinese (Simplified): 身体的
• Chinese (Traditional): 身體的
• Hindi: शारीरिक
• Arabic: جسدي
• Bengali: দেহগত - শারীরিক
• Russian: телесный - физический
• Japanese: 身体の
• Vietnamese: thể chất - thuộc về cơ thể
• Korean: 신체적인 - 육체의
• Turkish: bedensel - fiziksel
• Urdu: جسمانی
• Indonesian: tubuh - jasmani

Example Sentences

He suffered a bodily injury during the game.

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Regular exercise improves bodily health.

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Some illnesses cause bodily pain.

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Exposure to cold weather can affect your bodily functions.

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She managed to escape the accident without any bodily harm.

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That massage really helped relieve my bodily tension.

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