adjective
carnal
KAR-nul/ˈkɑːrnl/
Relating to physical desire, especially sexual desire.
The chart tracks changes in his carnal desires over time.
Etymology
Literally “of the flesh,” carnal first described what was physical or human. Its selected meaning narrows that bodily connection to sensual appetites, especially sexual desire.
In context
desire for sorcery adulteries were with thee and Lawless carnal intercourse with boys
More examples
- The preacher condemns the pursuit of carnal pleasures.
- The characters' attraction is intensely carnal.
- His poems celebrate the carnal side of human life.