fleshly

• Adjetivo que se refiere al cuerpo físico o a la naturaleza carnal, a menudo con connotaciones de deseos sensuales o pecaminosos, en contraste con lo espiritual o moral.

An archaic adjective relating to the physical body, often with connotations of sensual or carnal desires, as opposed to spiritual matters.

1. Relating to the bodyC1formal

   Pertaining to the physical body, as opposed to the spirit or mind.

   relativo al cuerpo

   • The philosopher contrasted fleshly desires with spiritual aspirations.
   • He was preoccupied with fleshly pleasures and material comforts.
   • The poem explores the tension between fleshly existence and the soul.

   Sinónimosbodilycarnalcorporalcorporealphysicalsomatic

   Antónimosincorporealmentalpsychicspiritual

2. Sensual or carnalC1formal

   Relating to physical, especially sexual, appetites and desires.

   Sensual o carnal

   • The novel vividly describes the fleshly temptations of the court.
   • She rejected the fleshly advances of her suitor.
   • The artist's work often celebrates fleshly beauty and passion.

   Sinónimosbodilycarnaleroticlasciviouslibidinouslustfulphysicalsensualsexualvoluptuouswanton

   Antónimoscelestialchasteplatonicpurespiritual