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fleshly

 

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Adjective fleshly has 1 sense
  1. animal, carnal, fleshly, sensual - of the appetites and passions of the body; "animal instincts"; "carnal knowledge"; "fleshly desire"; "a sensual delight in eating"; "music is the only sensual pleasure without vice"
    Antonym: mental (indirect, via physical)

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fleshly

Definition: (adjective) Relating to the physical aspect of the body or senses; sensual or earthly.

Sense 1: Pertaining to the human body or physical sensations.

Example sentence 1: She enjoyed the fleshly pleasure of sinking her feet into the warm sand.

Example sentence 2: The artist's masterpiece depicted the fleshly beauty of the human form.

Sense 2: Inclined towards sensory pleasures or physical desires.

Example sentence 1: He had a reputation for indulging in fleshly pleasures such as fine dining and luxurious vacations.

Example sentence 2: The novel explored the struggle between one's spiritual aspirations and their fleshly desires.

Usage: This term is relatively formal and is commonly found in literature or philosophical discussions.

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