corporally

Definition

Adverb: In a manner relating to the physical body, as opposed to the mind or spirit; bodily.

Usage Examples

• (The punishment was applied to the physical body.)
• (He experienced the music through physical sensation.)

Advanced Usage

• "corporally present": physically present in a location.

  • Although he was corporally present in the meeting, his mind seemed elsewhere. (He was physically in the room but mentally absent.)

• "corporally challenged": a euphemistic or formal phrase meaning physically limited or disabled.

  • The facility was designed to accommodate those who are corporally challenged. (The building was accessible for people with physical disabilities.)

Variants and Related Words

• Corporeal (adj): of or relating to the physical body.

  • The ghost had no corporeal form. (The ghost had no physical body.)

• Corporeality (n): the quality of being physical or bodily.

  • The corporeality of the sculpture made it feel lifelike. (The physical presence of the sculpture was striking.)

Synonyms

• Bodily: relating to the body.
• Physically: in a way that involves the body.

Antonyms

• Spiritually: in a way relating to the soul or spirit.
• Mentally: in a way relating to the mind.

Related Idioms

• In the flesh: physically present.

  • I finally met my online friend in the flesh. (I met them physically, not just online.)

• Body and soul: completely, with all one's physical and mental being.

  • She gave herself body and soul to the cause. (She dedicated herself entirely.)