Carnal
Carnal , adjective
[Latin carnalis, from caro, carnis, flesh; akin to Greek {not transcribed}, Sanskrit kravya; compare French charnel, Of. also carnel. Compare Charnel.]
1.
Of or pertaining to the body or its appetites; animal; fleshly; sensual; given to sensual indulgence; lustful; human or worldly as opposed to spiritual.
For ye are yet carnal.
Not sunk in carnal pleasure.
Carnal desires after miracles.
2.
Flesh-devouring; cruel; ravenous; bloody. [Obsolete]
This carnal cur
Preys on the issue of his mother's body.
Collocations (1)
Carnal knowledge , sexual intercourse; -- used especially of an unlawful act on the part of the man.