corporeal

adjective

UK/kɔːˈpɔː.ri.əl/
US/kɔːrˈpɔːr.i.əl/

Definitions of corporeal adjective

  1. Of a physical nature; not spiritual or abstract.

    • She needed some corporeal evidence to support her theory.

    • The sculpture turned an ethereal idea into a corporeal form.

    • He struggled to connect abstract feelings with a corporeal experience.

  2. Relating to a person's physical body.

    • He felt some corporeal changes after the strenuous exercise.

    • They considered corporeal comfort and well-being to be of utmost importance.

    • Medical researchers have a keen interest in the corporeal structure and functions.