carnal
word
Definition
Relating to physical desires, especially sexual ones or the body instead of the mind or spirit.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or literary; often used in religious or philosophical contexts to contrast physical (especially sexual) desires with spiritual values. Not common in everyday speaking.
Spanish: carnal - sexualPortuguese (BR): carnal - sexualPortuguese (PT): carnal - sexualChinese (Simplified): 肉体的 - 性欲的Chinese (Traditional): 肉體的 - 性慾的Hindi: शारीरिक - कामुकArabic: جسدي - شهوانيBengali: ইন্দ্রিয়জনিত - কামাতুরRussian: плотский - чувственныйJapanese: 肉体的 - 官能的Vietnamese: xác thịt - dục vọng (thể xác)Korean: 육체적 - 육욕적인Turkish: bedensel - tenselUrdu: جسمانی - شہوانیIndonesian: jasmani - nafsu (berhubungan dengan tubuh atau seks)
Example Sentences
They had a carnal relationship.
basic
He said their love was more carnal than emotional.
natural
Artists throughout history have explored carnal themes in their work.
natural
The novel's focus on carnal instincts made it controversial.
natural
He tried to resist his carnal desires.
basic
Religion often teaches to avoid carnal pleasures.
basic