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How to pronounce carnal in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms animal, fleshly, sensual
Derivation carnality, carnalize


carnal knowledge.
Type Words
Derivation carnalize


carnal remains.

Examples of carnal

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Michelle's dance parties are a carnal carnival where wallflowers need not apply.
From the eastvillage.thelocal.nytimes.com
Half said their relationship was now more as platonic parents than carnal couple.
From the thesun.co.uk
In another life, this heavy shaft of flesh had been his source of carnal pleasure.
From the forbes.com
This physicality informs the dark sonnets both musically and in carnal detail.
From the washingtonpost.com
The art-rockers collaborate on a suitably carnal cover of the Led Zeppelin classic.
From the independent.co.uk
He insisted that God creates each individual soul independent of any carnal action.
From the dailyherald.com
An editor's eye becomes carnal, and is easily attracted by a comely outside.
From the theatlantic.com
On screen, Sagnier manages to be at once coolly carnal and haplessly gauche.
From the guardian.co.uk
Though it might be calmer than in that carnal heyday, Charleston is busier than ever.
From the telegraph.co.uk
More examples
  • Animal(a): marked by 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"
  • Of or relating to the body or flesh; "carnal remains"
  • (carnally) in a carnal manner
  • Close friend; a close relative (lit.: flesh)
  • Unconverted men are so called (Co1 3:3). They are represented as of a "carnal mind, which is enmity against God" (Rom 8:6, Rom 8:7). Enjoyments that minister to the wants and desires of man's animal nature are so called (Rom 15:27; Co1 9:11). ...
  • Pertaining to the flesh, or fleshly desires.
  • Sensual, worldly, non-spiritual; relating to or given to the crude desires and appetites of the flesh or body. The apostle Paul contrasts "spiritual people" - that is, those who are under the control of the Holy Spirit - with those who are "carnal" - those under the control of the flesh (I Cor. ...
  • Sensual; sexual (of the flesh)
  • N: flesh and blood; a relative.