Physical and Spiritual

Physical

Physical adjective - Of or relating to the human body.
Usage example: physical sensations such as heat and pain

Spiritual is an antonym for physical in topics: tangible, concerning the body.

Spiritual

Spiritual adjective - Not composed of matter.
Usage example: a staunch skeptic and realist, he scoffs at the very notion of ghosts and other spiritual entities

Physical is an antonym for spiritual in topics: nonmaterial, religious.

Both words in one sentence

  • Comic Book / Trinity of Sin: Pandora Guns Akimbo: Her signature weapons are a pair of .45s with runes inscribed on them so she can shoot any physical or spiritual threat that comes her way.
  • Law of Inverse Fertility Thanks to their dual physical/spiritual nature, this frequently applies even if they used protection.
  • Elderly Immortal The only immortal elves who look old are those who have experienced great physical or spiritual hardship.
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