bodily
UK: ˈbɒdɪli | US: ˈbɑːdɪli
adj. relating to the body; physical
adv. in a way that involves the whole body; completely
The word "bodily" originates from Middle English bodili, derived from Old English bodiglic (of the body). It combines "body" (from Old English bodig, meaning the physical structure of a person or animal) with the suffix "-ly," which forms adjectives or adverbs indicating relation or manner. Over time, "bodily" evolved to describe anything pertaining to the body (adj.) or actions performed with physical involvement (adv.). The suffix "-ly" is a versatile Germanic element that often transforms nouns into descriptive forms.
She suffered bodily injuries in the accident.
He was bodily removed from the courtroom for causing a disturbance.
The medicine has both mental and bodily effects.
The crowd lifted the hero bodily and carried him in celebration.
Bodily fluids must be handled with care to prevent infection.