Bodily

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑdəli/

Definitions of bodily

adjective relating to the body or physicality

Example Sentences

A1 She felt a sharp pain in her bodily injury.

A2 He needed to improve his bodily health through exercise.

B1 Regular exercise is important for maintaining good bodily functions.

B2 The athlete's bodily strength and endurance were impressive.

C1 The yoga instructor emphasized the importance of bodily awareness and alignment.

C2 The dancer's bodily control and precision were unmatched on stage.

Examples of bodily in a Sentence

formal The doctor examined her bodily functions to determine the cause of her illness.

informal I need to take better care of my bodily health by exercising more.

slang I can't believe he actually punched him bodily in the face.

figurative She felt a bodily weight lifted off her shoulders after finally confronting her fears.

Grammatical Forms of bodily

• past tense: bodied
• plural: bodies
• comparative: more bodily
• superlative: most bodily
• present tense: bodily
• future tense: will bodily
• perfect tense: have bodily
• continuous tense: is bodily
• singular: bodily
• positive degree: bodily
• infinitive: to bodily
• gerund: bodily
• participle: bodily

Origin and Evolution of bodily

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'bodily' originated from the Middle English word 'bodilich' which was derived from the Old English word 'bodiglic' meaning pertaining to the body.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bodily' has retained its original meaning of relating to the body, but has also come to encompass a broader range of physical actions or characteristics.