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carnal
UK
/ˈkɑːnəl/
US
/ˈkɑrnəl/
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carnal
adjective
more carnal
Comp.
most carnal
Super.
UK
/ˈkɑːnəl/
US
/ˈkɑrnəl/
плотский
He was driven by carnal desires.
Им двигали плотские желания.
телесный
The novel explores the carnal aspects of human nature.
Роман исследует телесные аспекты человеческой природы.
Additional translations
чувственный
сладострастный
похотливый
Synonyms
sensual
fleshly
earthly
bodily
temporal
physical
Antonyms
spiritual
immaterial
carnal
noun
carnals
pl
UK
/ˈkɑː.nəl/
US
/ˈkɑr.nəl/
Archaic or rare: a worldly or unspiritual person.
Definitions
carnal
adjective
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.
carnal
noun
A worldly or unspiritual person; a layman (archaic).
Early sermons contrasted the faithful with the carnals who loved earthly pleasures.
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