fleshly

• Adjectif littéraire ou vieilli se rapportant au corps physique, souvent avec une connotation de désirs sensuels ou charnels, par opposition aux questions spirituelles.

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.

   Relatif au corps

   • 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.

   Synonymesbodilycarnalcorporalcorporealphysicalsomatic

   Antonymesincorporealmentalpsychicspiritual

2. Sensual or carnalC1formal

   Relating to physical, especially sexual, appetites and desires.

   charnel, sensuel

   • 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.

   Synonymesbodilycarnaleroticlasciviouslibidinouslustfulphysicalsensualsexualvoluptuouswanton

   Antonymescelestialchasteplatonicpurespiritual