carnal

UK
/ˈkɑːnəl/
US
/ˈkɑrnəl/

Translations

carnaladjective
more carnal
Comp.
most carnal
Super.
UK
/ˈkɑːnəl/
US
/ˈkɑrnəl/
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.
carnalnoun
carnals
pl
UK
/ˈkɑː.nəl/
US
/ˈkɑr.nəl/
Archaic or rare: a worldly or unspiritual person.

Definitions

carnaladjective
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
A worldly or unspiritual person; a layman (archaic).
Early sermons contrasted the faithful with the carnals who loved earthly pleasures.