carnal

Relating to physical, especially sexual, needs and activities.

ruОтносящийся к физическим, особенно сексуальным, потребностям и действиям.esRelativo al cuerpo y a los deseos o placeres físicos, especialmente los sexuales, en contraposición a lo espiritual o intelectual.frRelatif aux besoins et aux actions du corps, en particulier aux désirs et activités sexuels ; qui est de nature physique ou charnelle.deDas Fleischliche betreffend; auf körperliche, besonders sexuelle Bedürfnisse und Handlungen bezogen.ptRelativo às necessidades e ações físicas, especialmente as sexuais; ligado ao corpo e aos instintos, em oposição ao espiritual.zh与身体欲望有关的，尤指性欲或肉体方面的。arما يتعلق بالجسد والحواس والرغبات المادية، ولا سيما الرغبة الجنسية. ويقابل الروحي أو النفسي.

1. Relating to physical desires C1 formal

   Pertaining to or characterized by bodily appetites and passions, especially sexual ones.

   • The novel explores the conflict between spiritual love and carnal desire.
   • He was consumed by carnal pleasures.
   • The ancient rituals were both spiritual and carnal in nature.

   ruПлотскийescarnal (relativo a los deseos físicos)frcharnel (sensuel)deFleischlichptCarnalzh肉体的arجسدي

   Synonyme: animalbodilyeroticfleshylustfulphysicalsensualsexual

   Antonyme: chasteplatonicpurespiritual

2. Of the body or flesh C1 formal

   Relating to the physical body as opposed to the spirit or mind.

   • The philosopher argued for a separation of carnal and intellectual pursuits.
   • Carnal existence is temporary, unlike the eternal soul.
   • The artist's work celebrated the beauty of carnal form.

   ruПлотскийesCarnal, relativo al cuerpofrcharnel (relatif au corps)deFleischlichptCarnalzh肉体的arجسدي

   Synonyme: bodilycorporealfleshlyphysicalsomatic

   Antonyme: intellectualmentalpsychicspiritual

• more carnal comparative form
• most carnal superlative form