Meaning of the word bodily in English

What does bodily mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bodily

US /ˈbɑː.dəl.i/
UK /ˈbɒd.əl.i/

Adjective

relating to the human body:

Example:
The virus can be passed from person to person through bodily fluids such as blood and saliva.

Adverb

If you lift or carry someone bodily, you lift or carry them in your arms:

Example:
He carried her bodily up the stairs.