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Bodily Definition & Meaning

bodily
adverb
  1. in bodily form; "he was translated bodily to heaven"
adjective
  1. of or relating to or belonging to the body; "a bodily organ"; "bodily functions"
  2. affecting or characteristic of the body as opposed to the mind or spirit; "bodily needs"; "a corporal defect"; "corporeal suffering"; "a somatic symptom or somatic illness"
  3. having or relating to a physical material body; "bodily existence"

"Bodily" in song lyrics

See how bodily is used in real songs:

  • "You lead yourself into this confrentation elemination of your bodily"
    E-A-Ski — Faces Of Death
  • "Understand the equality, God in a bodily"
    RZA — A Day to God is 1,000 Years (Stay With Me)

Usage tips for "bodily"

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Frequently asked questions

What does bodily mean?
in bodily form; "he was translated bodily to heaven" of or relating to or belonging to the body; "a bodily organ"; "bodily functions" affecting or characteristic of the body as opposed to the mind or spirit; "bodily needs"; "a corporal defect"; "corporeal suffering"; "a somatic symptom or somatic illness" having or relating to a physical material body; "bodily existence"
What part of speech is bodily?
Bodily is an adverb and an adjective.
How many definitions does bodily have?
Bodily has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adverb, adjective).

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