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Meaning of 'carnal' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Carnal [ a.]
- Of or pertaining to the body or its appetites; animal; fleshly; sensual; given to sensual indulgence; lustful; human or worldly as opposed to spiritual.
- Flesh-devouring; cruel; ravenous; bloody.

Meaning of 'carnal' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . carnal [ a]
Meaning (1):
- of or relating to the body or flesh
Example in sentence:
  • carnal remains
2 . carnal [ s]
Meaning (2):
- marked by the appetites and passions of the body
Example in sentence:
  • a sensual delight in eating;
  • animal instincts;
  • carnal knowledge;
  • fleshly desire;
  • music is the only sensual pleasure without vice

Nearby Words:

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