fleshly

• Adjetivo geralmente literário ou arcaizante que se refere ao corpo físico, muitas vezes com conotação de desejos sensuais ou carnais, em oposição a questões espirituais.

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.

   Carnal

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbodilycarnalcorporalcorporealphysicalsomatic

   Antônimosincorporealmentalpsychicspiritual

2. Sensual or carnalC1formal

   Relating to physical, especially sexual, appetites and desires.

   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.

   Sinônimosbodilycarnaleroticlasciviouslibidinouslustfulphysicalsensualsexualvoluptuouswanton

   Antônimoscelestialchasteplatonicpurespiritual