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- [bod-l-ee]
- /ˈbɒd l i/
- /ˈbɒd.ɪ.li/
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- [bod-l-ee]
- /ˈbɒd l i/
Definitions of bodily word
- adjective bodily Your bodily needs and functions are the needs and functions of your body. 3
- adverb bodily You use bodily to indicate that an action involves the whole of someone's body. 3
- adjective bodily relating to or being a part of the human body 3
- adverb bodily by taking hold of the body 3
- adverb bodily in person; in the flesh 3
- adjective bodily physical 3
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Origin of bodily
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
First recorded in 1250-1300, bodily is from the Middle English word bodylich. See body, -ly
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Parts of speech for Bodily
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bodily popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
bodily usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bodily
adj bodily
- physical — of or relating to the body: physical exercise.
- actual — You use actual to emphasize that you are referring to something real or genuine.
- animal — An animal is a living creature such as a dog, lion, or rabbit, rather than a bird, fish, insect, or human being.
- carnal — Carnal feelings and desires are sexual and physical, without any spiritual element.
- corporal — A corporal is a non-commissioned officer in the army or United States Marines.
adv bodily
- absolutely — Absolutely means totally and completely.
- altogether — You use altogether to emphasize that something has stopped, been done, or finished completely.
- completely — having all parts or elements; lacking nothing; whole; entire; full: a complete set of Mark Twain's writings.
- fully — entirely or wholly: You should be fully done with the work by now.
- wholly — entirely; totally; altogether; quite.
Antonyms for bodily
Top questions with bodily
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