carnal

UK
/ˈkɑːnəl/
US
/ˈkɑrnəl/
carnaladjective
more carnal
Comp.
most carnal
Super.
UK
/ˈkɑːnəl/
US
/ˈkɑrnəl/
Translations
He was driven by carnal desires.
Им двигали плотские желания.
The novel explores the carnal aspects of human nature.
Роман исследует телесные аспекты человеческой природы.
Definitions
Relating to sexual needs or activities; sensual.
The novel explores the carnal desires of its characters in a raw and unfiltered manner.
Relating to the physical body or worldly matters as opposed to the spiritual.
Monastic life seeks to suppress carnal appetites in favor of spiritual growth.
carnalnoun
carnals
pl
UK
/ˈkɑː.nəl/
US
/ˈkɑr.nəl/
Archaic or rare: a worldly or unspiritual person.
Definitions
A worldly or unspiritual person; a layman (archaic).
Early sermons contrasted the faithful with the carnals who loved earthly pleasures.