Corporeally: meaning, definitions and examples

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corporeally

 

[ kɔːˈpɔːrɪəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in relation to the physical body

In a way that is related to the physical body, rather than the mind or spirit.

Synonyms

bodily, physically, somatically

Examples of usage

  • He felt the pain corporeally, as if it was a physical weight on his shoulders.
  • She experienced the joy of dance corporeally, feeling the music in every muscle.
  • They believed in expressing emotions corporeally through touch and physical gestures.

Translations

Translations of the word "corporeally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 corporalmente

🇮🇳 शारीरिक रूप से

🇩🇪 körperlich

🇮🇩 secara jasmani

🇺🇦 тілесно

🇵🇱 cieleśnie

🇯🇵 身体的に (shintai-teki ni)

🇫🇷 corporellement

🇪🇸 corporalmente

🇹🇷 bedenen

🇰🇷 신체적으로 (sinchejeog-eulo)

🇸🇦 جسديا

🇨🇿 tělesně

🇸🇰 telesne

🇨🇳 身体上 (shēntǐ shàng)

🇸🇮 telesno

🇮🇸 líkamslega

🇰🇿 дене

🇬🇪 სხეულებრივად (skheulrebad)

🇦🇿 bədəncə

🇲🇽 corporalmente

Word origin

The word 'corporeally' is derived from the Latin word 'corporalis', which means 'of the body'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. The concept of corporeality has been explored in various fields, from philosophy to literature, emphasizing the importance of the physical body in human experience and existence. The term is often used in contrast to 'spiritually' or 'mentally', highlighting the tangible, material aspect of human life.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,472, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.