Corporeally: meaning, definitions and examples
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corporeally
[ kɔːˈpɔːrɪəli ]
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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| corporeally |
Used in more formal or academic contexts to describe something related to the physical body as opposed to the mind or spirit.
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| physically |
Used in both formal and informal settings to describe actions, conditions, or states that involve the body or physical strength and effort.
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| somatically |
Primarily used in medical or psychological contexts to refer to physical symptoms that affect the body, often in contrast to mental or emotional conditions.
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| bodily |
Commonly used in everyday language to describe something happening to or involving the body as a whole, often in a practical or medical context.
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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
Etymology
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.