fleshly

UK
/ˈflɛʃli/
US
/ˈflɛʃli/

Translations

fleshlyadjective
fleshlier
Comp.
fleshliest
Super.
UK
/ˈflɛʃli/
US
/ˈflɛʃli/
He was tempted by fleshly desires.
Он был искушён плотскими желаниями.
fleshlyadverb
UK
/ˈfleʃli/
US
/ˈflɛʃli/
Archaic and rare usage; retains adverbial sense 'in a bodily or carnal manner'.

Definitions

fleshlyadjective
Relating to the physical body or its appetites, often in contrast to the spiritual or intellectual aspects.
He struggled to overcome his fleshly desires and focus on his spiritual growth.
Pertaining to sensual or carnal pleasures.
The novel explores the fleshly indulgences of its characters in a hedonistic society.
Composed of or pertaining to flesh in a literal, physical sense; corporeal.
The warriors bore deep, fleshly wounds after the battle.
fleshlyadverb
In a fleshly or carnal manner; with bodily or sensual indulgence.
They had lived fleshly, ignoring all spiritual concerns.