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carnalrelating to physical, especially sexual, needs and activities

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: relating to physical, especially sexual, needs and activities

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑrnəl/

Korean meaning: 육체적인, 특히 성적 욕망과 관련된

Korean pronunciation: 카-널 (강세: 카)

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

carnal concept
💡 Concept

A couple displays carnal attraction across their romantic dinner table

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carnal rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The colonel's journal reveals his carnal desires.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈkɑrnəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkɑːnəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootcarn-
Suffix--al

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.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

His carnal appetite for pizza was legendary among his friends.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

sensualphysicalbodilyfleshlysexual

Antonyms

spiritualsacredpure

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