Corporal (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Affecting or characteristic of the body as opposed to the mind or spirit; "bodily needs"; "a corporal defect"; "corporeal suffering"; "a somatic symptom or somatic illness".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The patient's corporal weakness was evident in her frail physique and difficulty walking.
- The effects of the illness were not only emotional but also corporal, causing extreme fatigue and pain.
- Her corporal senses were heightened during pregnancy, making her more sensitive to smell and taste.
- A corporal therapist worked with the athlete to ease her physical tension and prevent further injury.
- The elderly woman's corporal health had declined significantly in the past year, making everyday activities a challenge.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Possessing or existing in bodily form; "what seemed corporal melted as breath into the wind"- Shakespeare; "an incarnate spirit"; "`corporate' is an archaic term".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The spiritual essence was difficult to comprehend as it didn't manifest in a corporal form that the mortal eyes could perceive.
- In the play, the character's corporal presence was emphasized through elaborate costumes and dramatic gestures.
- Her corporal existence was frail and vulnerable, yet her spirit remained unbroken and resilient.
- The ghost's corporal form flickered in and out of visibility, sending shivers down the spines of the brave explorers.
- As a theologian, he believed in the importance of recognizing the corporal aspects of the divine.