FLESHLY

carnal, animal(a), fleshly, sensual

(adjective) 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”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

fleshly (comparative fleshlier, superlative fleshliest)

Of or relating to the body.

Synonyms: bodily, corporeal

Of, relating to or resembling flesh; composed of flesh; having a lot of flesh.

Synonym: fleshy

Of or relating to pleasurable (often sexual) sensations.

Synonyms: carnal, lascivious, sensual

Of or relating to non-spiritual or non-religious matters.

Synonyms: secular, worldly

Antonyms: heavenly, spiritual

Adverb

fleshly (comparative more fleshly, superlative most fleshly)

(archaic) In a sensual way; in a sexual way; carnally.

Source: Wiktionary


Flesh"ly, a. Etym: [AS.

1. Of or pertaining to the flesh; corporeal. "Fleshly bondage." Denham.

2. Animal; not Dryden.

3. Human; not celestial; not spiritual or divine. "Fleshly wisdom." 2 Cor. i. 12. Much ostentation vain of fleshly arm And fragile arms. Milton.

4. Carnal; wordly; lascivious. Abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul. 1 Pet. ii. 11.

Flesh"ly, adv.

Definition: In a fleshly manner; carnally; lasciviously. [Obs.] Chaucer.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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According to Guinness World Records, the most massive cup of coffee contained 22,739.14 liters and was created by Alcaldía Municipal de Chinchiná (Colombia) at Parque de Bolívar, Chinchiná, Caldas, Colombia, on 15 June 2019. Fifty people worked for more than a month to build this giant cup. The drink prepared was Arabic coffee.

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