fleshly (Meaning)

Wordnet

fleshly (s)

marked by the appetites and passions of the body

Webster

fleshly (a.)

Of or pertaining to the flesh; corporeal.

Animal; not/vegetable.

Human; not celestial; not spiritual or divine.

Carnal; wordly; lascivious.

Webster

fleshly (adv.)

In a fleshly manner; carnally; lasciviously.

fleshly Sentence Examples

  1. The artist's sculptures often depicted the human form in its most fleshly state.
  2. He was drawn to the allure of fleshly desires, indulging in hedonistic pleasures.
  3. The novel explored the complexities of both spiritual and fleshly aspects of existence.
  4. Her lips were painted in a fleshly shade of red, adding to her alluring appearance.
  5. The preacher warned against giving in to fleshly temptations and encouraged spiritual growth.
  6. The movie portrayed a world consumed by fleshly desires, devoid of moral restraint.
  7. The fleshly warmth of his embrace enveloped her, providing solace in times of distress.
  8. His writing often delved into the fleshly sensations of love and desire.
  9. The scent of roses carried a fleshly sweetness that filled the room.
  10. The guru preached the importance of transcending fleshly desires to attain enlightenment.

FAQs About the word fleshly

marked by the appetites and passions of the bodyOf or pertaining to the flesh; corporeal., Animal; not/vegetable., Human; not celestial; not spiritual or divine

temporal, mundane, carnal, earthly, bodily, terrestrial, physical, animal, material, daily

spiritual, spiritual, unearthly, metaphysical,heavenly, metaphysical, divine, heavenly, unearthly, celestial

The artist's sculptures often depicted the human form in its most fleshly state.

He was drawn to the allure of fleshly desires, indulging in hedonistic pleasures.

The novel explored the complexities of both spiritual and fleshly aspects of existence.

Her lips were painted in a fleshly shade of red, adding to her alluring appearance.