The meaning of CARNAL is relating to or given to crude bodily pleasures and appetites. How to use carnal in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Carnal.
CARNAL definition: pertaining to or characterized by the flesh or the body, its passions and appetites; sensual. See examples of carnal used in a sentence.
/ ˈkɑr n ə l / Add to word list relating to the physical feelings and desires of the body (Definition of carnal from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Carnal is an adjective meaning "of the flesh." This makes carnal relations a subject that kids want to know more about, but one that both kids and parents may be embarrassed to talk about with each other.
Definition of carnal adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Carnal feelings and desires are sexual and physical, without any spiritual element.
Adjective carnal (comparative more carnal, superlative most carnal) Relating to the physical and especially sexual appetites or activities.
There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective carnal, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Carnal, sensual, fleshly, animal all refer to bodily rather than rational or spiritual aspects of humans. Carnal, although it may refer to the body as opposed to the spirit, often refers to sexual needs or urges: carnal cravings, attractions, satisfactions.