Carnality: meaning, definitions and examples
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carnality
[ kษrหnรฆl.ษ.ti ]
sensual pleasure
Carnality refers to the physical, sensual, or sexual aspects of human nature. It encompasses desires and pleasures that are linked to the body and physical activities, often emphasizing indulgence in gratification and the pleasures of life. In various contexts, it may contrast with spirituality or intellectual pursuits, highlighting the importance of earthly experiences.
Synonyms
animality, carnal desires, sensuality, voluptuousness.
Examples of usage
- His poetry often explores themes of carnality and desire.
- The novel delves into the carnality of human relationships.
- The film is criticized for its excessive focus on carnality.
Translations
Translations of the word "carnality" in other languages:
๐ต๐น carnalidade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเคพเคฐเฅเคฐเคฟเคเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Fleischlichkeit
๐ฎ๐ฉ karnalitas
๐บ๐ฆ ััะปะตัะฝัััั
๐ต๐ฑ cielesnoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ่ๆฌฒ
๐ซ๐ท carnalisme
๐ช๐ธ carnalidad
๐น๐ท bedensellik
๐ฐ๐ท ์ก์ฒด์ฑ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฌุณุฏูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ tฤlesnost
๐ธ๐ฐ telnosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ่ไฝๆง
๐ธ๐ฎ telesnost
๐ฎ๐ธ holdleiki
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะตะฝะต าัะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแแ แชแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bษdษnษ aid olmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ carnalidad
Etymology
The term 'carnality' originates from the Latin word 'carnalis', meaning 'fleshly' or 'pertaining to the flesh'. This Latin word is derived from 'caro', which translates to 'flesh' or 'meat'. The use of 'carnality' in English dates back to the late 14th century and has been associated with the physical and sensual aspects of human experience. Over the centuries, the concept has evolved, often being discussed in contrast to spiritual or intellectual pursuits. Carnality has been a topic of interest in various fields, including literature, philosophy, and theology, where it is often examined in relation to morality, ethics, and the nature of human desires.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,700, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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- 35697 verbalizing
- 35698 spiralled
- 35699 lisped
- 35700 carnality
- 35701 ormolu
- 35702 brutalizing
- 35703 flirty
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