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carnal Definition and Meaning in English (carnal definition)

adjective
Synonyms:fleshlysensualbodily
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Carnal definition: Relating to physical, especially sexual, needs and activities.

Definitions of Carnal

  1. 1adjective

    Relating to physical, especially sexual, needs and activities.

  2. 2adjective(formal)

    Relating to the body or flesh as opposed to the spirit.

Example Sentences

“He struggled to overcome his carnal desires.”

formal

“The philosopher discussed the distinction between carnal and spiritual love.”

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Inflected Word Forms

nouncarnality
adverbcarnally

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