Corporeally

Corporeally is an adverb that describes something pertaining to or affecting the body. It indicates that an action, sensation, or state is experienced physically or in a tangible, bodily manner. For instance, one might feel a chill corporeally, meaning the cold is felt as a physical sensation on the skin or within the body, rather than just as an abstract concept. Similarly, a wound heals corporeally as the tissues mend and regenerate.

The term is often used in contrast to other modes of experience, such as mentally or spiritually. While one might feel mentally exhausted, corporeally exhausted suggests a deep physical fatigue. When discussing embodiment or the physical aspects of existence, "corporeally" emphasizes the material and biological dimensions. It implies a direct interaction with the physical world through the body. For example, a dancer's performance is judged not only on its emotional expression but also on their mastery of movement corporeally, highlighting the physical execution and control of their body. The word emphasizes the literal, physical manifestation of something, grounding it in the realm of the body.