Carnality
(noun)
- The state or condition of being fleshly or bodily.
- The state or condition of being sensual or sexual.
- The state or condition of being worldly or fleshly as opposed to spiritual.
Origin:
Formed from the word "carnal" meaning of the flesh or bodily and "-ity" meaning state or condition of being.
Examples:
- His carnality was evident in his love for the pleasures of the flesh.
- The carnality of the scene was disturbing.
- The carnality of the novel was controversial.
- The carnality of the artwork was considered offensive.
- His carnality was focused on the pleasures of the senses.