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bodywise

bodywise

7.8
In a way that relates to the body rather than the mind
  • adverb
  • /ˈbɑːdiˌwaɪz/
  • Informal
translation icon : físicamente
  • After weeks of exercise, he felt much better bodywise but still struggled with stress.

Examples

  • You may feel tired bodywise after the hike, even if you are happy emotionally.

  • The treatment helped her bodywise, but her anxiety did not improve.

  • I feel great bodywise!

  • He feels great bodywise after the workout.

  • After a month of yoga and healthy eating, she felt amazing bodywise and had more energy.

  • He noticed improvements bodywise after switching to a more active lifestyle.

  • Feeling strong bodywise after the training session, she was ready for the next challenge.

Synonyms

physically
vsbodywise
552 2.1

Relating to the body rather than the mind or feelings

is used to talk about bodily condition specifically rather than feelings
bodily
vsbodywise
3 3.7

In a physical way, not in a spiritual way

focuses on physical condition rather than the entire body form
somatically
vsbodywise
  • Specialized
1 7.7

Happens in the body and its parts, not in sex cells

is broader and applies outside medical or specialist language
corporeally
vsbodywise
  • Formal
8.1

In a physical way, not as a spirit or idea

is more neutral and focuses on bodily condition rather than spiritual meaning

Surface Forms

bodywise positive

Morphology

bodywise = body (transparent) = body + wise

Meaning is directly derived from 'body' + the productive suffix '-wise' meaning 'with respect to', so the sense is clear.

Etymology

Bodywise is made from body and -wise, where -wise means 'in the way of', like in healthwise or clockwise. So bodywise means 'in terms of the body' or physical condition, not feelings.