carnal — relating to physical, especially sexual, needs and activities
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to physical, especially sexual, needs and activities
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑrnəl/
Example Sentences
- The diet guru preached about avoiding carnal pleasures, but was caught sneaking cookies at midnight.
- She struggled between her spiritual beliefs and carnal impulses.
- The vampire's carnal thirst could only be satisfied by blood.
carnal
ADJECTIVE[/ˈkɑrnəl/]
relating to physical, especially sexual, needs and activities
The knight ignored his vows and chased carnal pleasures at the tavern.
The coach reminded the team that victory required both mental and carnal strength. (Think of the root: carn- = flesh, meat → carnivore (meat eater), incarnation (in the flesh) )
After intense carnal training, he wrote his personal thoughts in a journal.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'carnalis' meaning 'of the flesh,' derived from 'caro' meaning 'flesh' or 'meat.' The word entered English through Old French and has been used since medieval times to describe physical and bodily desires.
Breakdown
carn- (flesh, from Latin caro) + -al (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to') = carnal (relating to the flesh)
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📝Examples
“The diet guru preached about avoiding carnal pleasures, but was caught sneaking cookies at midnight.”
“She struggled between her spiritual beliefs and carnal impulses.”
“The vampire's carnal thirst could only be satisfied by blood.”
“His carnal appetite for pizza was legendary among his friends.”
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