Fleshly (Adjective)
Meaning
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".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The monk struggled with fleshly desires that threatened to undermine his spiritual devotion.
- Her fleshly appetites often led her to indulge in rich and decadent foods.
- The artist's use of bold colors and sensual textures created a fleshly experience for the viewer.
- The couple's relationship was marked by a strong fleshly attraction that only intensified over time.
- The poet's words were laced with a sensual, almost fleshly, yearning for love and connection.