Associations to the word «Carnal»

Wiktionary

CARNAL, adjective. Relating to the physical and especially sexual appetites
CARNAL, adjective. Worldly or earthly; temporal
CARNAL, adjective. Of or relating to the body or flesh
CARNAL KNOWLEDGE, noun. (archaic) Sexual intercourse.

Dictionary definition

CARNAL, adjective. Marked by the appetites and passions of the body; "animal instincts"; "carnal knowledge"; "fleshly desire"; "a sensual delight in eating"; "music is the only sensual pleasure without vice".
CARNAL, adjective. Of or relating to the body or flesh; "carnal remains".

Wise words

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