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Carnality: meaning, definitions and examples

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carnality

 

[ kษ‘rหˆnรฆl.ษ™.ti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น carnalidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเคฐเฅ€เคฐเคฟเค•เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fleischlichkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ karnalitas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั–ะปะตัะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cielesnoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‚‰ๆฌฒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท carnalisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ carnalidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bedensellik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œก์ฒด์„ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฌุณุฏูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tฤ›lesnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ telnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚‰ไฝ“ๆ€ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ telesnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ holdleiki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตะฝะต า›ัƒะฐั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒแƒ แƒชแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bษ™dษ™nษ™ aid olmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.