Carnal (adjective)

  1. Relating to the physical body or flesh.
  2. Relating to physical needs and desires, especially sexual ones.
  3. Of or relating to the senses rather than the intellect.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french, or from latin carnalis, from caro, carn- "flesh".

Examples:

  1. Carnal desires can lead to sin.
  2. The artist's work dealt with carnal themes.
  3. He had a carnal appetite for food and drink.
  4. The carnal pleasures are fleeting and ultimately unsatisfying.
  5. The carnal knowledge of the law is of no use to anyone.
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