While you are asleep, the bodily functions slow down and body temperature falls.
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Bodily
/ˈbɑdɪli/
Synonyms for "bodily" (284 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (57)
Adjective(14 words)
corporealsomaticanatomicanatomicalanatomical attributeanatomical conceptanatomical feature diagramanatomical formanatomical propertyanatomical structureanatomical systemanatomical termbodily emphasisconstitutional history
across the boardadamicallall put togetheraltogetheranimalanimalisticas a bodyas a wholeat largeatavisticbeastlikebeastlybestialbornbrutalbrutebrutishcarnalcarnal-minded
Noun(12 words)
anatomical changeanatomical featureanatomical modelanatomical traitbodybody componentbody cuesbody lifebody part namesconstitutional adjectiveconstitutional courtconstitutional power
Adverb(1 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Strong matches (85)
Noun(16 words)
constitutional reformsconstitutionalsgerman organischhuman bodyhuman-body anatomymore organism-levelmore physicalmore physicallymore physiologicalmost constitutionalmost corporealmost gesturalmost physicalmost physiologicmost physiologicalmovement description exercise
corporalcorporatelycorporealcreatureearthlyearthyen blocen masseentirelyfallenfleshfleshlygeneticgrosshereditaryhylicin a bodyin allin all respectsin bulk
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in its entiretyin personin propria personain the aggregatein the bloodin the fleshin the grossin the lumpin the massin totoinborninbredincarnateindigenousinheritedinnateinstinctiveinstinctuallapsedmaterialmaterialisticmateriatemortalnativenative tonaturalnatural tononspiritual
Adjective(14 words)
corporalcorporeal formcorporeal presencecorporeal realitycorporeallycreaturelyentire-bodyfleshliestgestural behaviorgestural communicationgestural cuegestural cuesgestural patternsgestural system
Verb(1 words)
Determiner(4 words)
more physical tracemost physical effectmost physical quantitymost physical trace
Related words (142)
Adjective(83 words)
nonverbal abilities worksheetnonverbal abilitynonverbal approachnonverbal cuesnonverbal modenonverbal signalsorganismal anatomyorganismal biologyorganismal featureorganismal organizationphysicalphysical actionphysical actionsphysical assetphysical attributesphysical characteristicphysical conceptphysical deletionphysical descriptorphysical effect
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physical effortphysical entityphysical factorphysical fatiguephysical feelingphysical forcephysical formphysical healthphysical influencephysical influencerphysical interactionphysical lawsphysical makeupphysical manifestationphysical matterphysical measure dataphysical occurrencephysical phenomenaphysical phenomenonphysical processesphysical proofphysical proof of identityphysical specimenphysical stabilitiesphysical statephysical substancephysical symptomsphysical systemphysical thingsphysical traitphysical treatmentphysical workout schedulephysicallyphysiologicphysiologic functionphysiologic systemphysiologic system processphysiologicalphysiological dataphysiological factorphysiological measurephysiological mechanismphysiological productphysiological propertyphysiological reactionphysiological regulationphysiological responsephysiological responsesphysiological systemphysiological systemsphysiological traitposturalreproachfulsomatic traitstructural functionsystemic approachsystemic changesystemic corruptionsystemic hydrationsystemic perspectivesystemic viewvisceral disgustwhole-body
Noun(32 words)
nonverbal feedbacknorwegian bokmål kroppsligorganismal featuresphysical actphysical activitiesphysical appearancephysical attributephysical capacityphysical changesphysical descriptionphysical disorderphysical featurephysical measurephysical processphysical propertiesphysical properties diagramphysical qualityphysical realmphysical teaching aidsphysiologic signs
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physiologic solutionphysiological analysisphysiological changephysiological functionphysiological measurementphysiological processphysiological statequantità fisicasign language relatedsignal by motionsystemic disorderwhole-body effect
on all countsorganicorgiasticoutwardpersonpersonalpersonallyphysicalpostlapsarianprimalsecularsensualsexualsomaticsubstantialswinishtangibletemperamentaltemporaltotally
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Adjective(1 words)
Determiner(1 words)
the whole system
Adverb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: corporeal, somatic, across the board, adamic, all.
- Sentence evidence is available for bodily, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "bodily".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "bodily"
Keep "bodily" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "bodily" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "bodily", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "bodily" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
2 entriesadverb of mannerphysical attribute
More specific
2 entriesbodily functionbodily harm
Collocations
7 entriesbodily autonomybodily awarenessbodily fluidsbodily functionsbodily harmbodily integritybodily movement
Inflections
2 entriesmore bodilymost bodily
Derivations
1 entriessimilar
3 entriesTranslations
11 translations across 10 languages.
Bulgarian
1 entries- телесно adv (in or by the body)
Czech
1 entries- tělesně adv (in or by the body)
Dutch
2 entries- fysiek adv (in or by the body)
- lichamelijk adv (in or by the body)
Greek
1 entries- σωματικώς adv (in or by the body)
Ido
1 entries- korpale adv (in or by the body)
Italian
1 entries- corporalmente adv (in or by the body)
Japanese
1 entries- 体ごと adv (in or by the body)
Macedonian
1 entries- телесно adv (in or by the body)
Slovak
1 entries- telesne adv (in or by the body)
Spanish
1 entries- corporalmente adv (in or by the body)
Sample sentences
18 total sentences available.
The father carried his son bodily from the room.
Source: tatoeba (319418)
When we are asleep, bodily functions slow down and body temperature falls.
Source: tatoeba (322738)
Mr T (19 years old) avoided conviction for murder, but was found guilty of grievous bodily harm for having intentionally caused wounds.
Source: tatoeba (509116)
Showing 4 of 18 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "bodily"?
Closest matches include corporeal, somatic, across the board, adamic, all.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "bodily"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.