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

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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

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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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