Carnal
(adjective)
- Relating to the physical body or flesh.
- Relating to physical needs and desires, especially sexual ones.
- 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:
- Carnal desires can lead to sin.
- The artist's work dealt with carnal themes.
- He had a carnal appetite for food and drink.
- The carnal pleasures are fleeting and ultimately unsatisfying.
- The carnal knowledge of the law is of no use to anyone.