Definition

In a way that does not have a physical body or form; in a spiritual or non-material manner.

Example

The ghost appeared incorporeally, floating through the walls without touching anything.

Conversation

Have you ever felt like you were moving incorporeally in a dream?

That's an interesting thought! I definitely have experienced that.

It’s like your body is there, but you feel so light and free.

Exactly! It’s a surreal feeling, almost like floating.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Incorporeally → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "corpus" (from Latin, meaning body) and the suffix "-ally" (meaning in a manner). The word "incorporeally" means in a manner that is not physical or lacking a body.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') having a 'body' ('corpus') — that's why incorporeally means something that exists without a physical form.

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