What does carnal mean?
Carnal means Relating to the physical and especially sexual appetites or activities..
Carnal
/ˈkɑɹnəl/ · adjective
Meaning
Relating to the physical and especially sexual appetites or activities..
Definitions by Sense
- Relating to the physical and especially sexual appetites or activities.
- Worldly or earthly; temporal.
- Of or relating to the body or flesh.
Example Sentences
At the town of Mendes, in the principal temple, there was a living male goat, with which, if the statement of Herodotus is to be accepted, naked female worshippers actually had carnal intercourse.
Synonyms for carnal
Antonyms for carnal
Related Words
Word Forms
- more carnal
- most carnal
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for carnal?
Common synonyms include sensual, animal, physical, fleshly.
What is the opposite of carnal?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use carnal in a sentence?
At the town of Mendes, in the principal temple, there was a living male goat, with which, if the statement of Herodotus is to be accepted, naked female worshippers actually had carnal intercourse.
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