Fleshpots Meaning in English
word · lemma: fleshpot
Definition
Places that offer physical pleasures, luxury, or indulgence, especially related to sensual enjoyment or rich food and drink. Often used to criticize or describe excessive indulgence.
Usage & Nuances
Literary or formal; usually plural and often critical. Common in biblical, historical, or moralistic contexts. Implies more than just luxury—focuses on sensual or excessive pleasures, e.g., 'the fleshpots of Egypt.' Rare in everyday speech.
Example Sentences
The story described the fleshpots of the ancient city.
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Some travelers are tempted by the city's fleshpots.
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He remembered the fleshpots he once enjoyed.
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After years in the countryside, the city's fleshpots seemed overwhelming to her.
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He had no interest in the fleshpots that others craved.
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Back then, the sailors talked endlessly about the fleshpots of foreign ports.
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