Meaning & use
carnal
Relating to physical or sexual desires and pleasures rather than the mind or spirit.
See it in a sentence
The sermon warned against pursuing carnal pleasures at the expense of spiritual growth.
The novel explores the tension between carnal desire and moral duty.
A note on using this word
Carnal is formal and often has religious or literary overtones, traditionally contrasted with 'spiritual' matters.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
spiritual
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