Carnal: meaning, definitions and examples

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carnal

[ ˈkɑːnl ]

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desire

relating to physical, especially sexual, needs and activities

Synonyms

physical, sensual, sexual

Examples of usage

He was consumed by carnal desires.
The novel explores the characters' carnal instincts.
She was attracted to him on a purely carnal level.

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pleasure

of or relating to the body or flesh; bodily

Synonyms

bodily, corporeal, fleshly

Examples of usage

The carnal pleasures of eating rich food.
He indulged in carnal delights.

Translations

Translations of the word "carnal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 carnal

🇮🇳 कामुक

🇩🇪 fleischlich

🇮🇩 jasmani

🇺🇦 тілесний

🇵🇱 cielesny

🇯🇵 肉体の

🇫🇷 charnel

🇪🇸 carnal

🇹🇷 bedensel

🇰🇷 육체의

🇸🇦 جسدي

🇨🇿 tělesný

🇸🇰 telesný

🇨🇳 肉体的

🇸🇮 telesni

🇮🇸 holdlegur

🇰🇿 тәндік

🇬🇪 ხორცი

🇦🇿 bədən

🇲🇽 carnal

Word origin

The word 'carnal' comes from the Latin 'carnalis', which means 'fleshly' or 'of the flesh'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to things related to the body, especially in a sexual context. The idea of carnal desires or pleasures has been a common theme in literature and philosophy, exploring the tension between physical needs and higher ideals.