fleshly

adjective
UK: /ˈfleʃ.li/
US: /ˈfleʃ.li/

  1. Relating to the body and physical pleasures, not the mind or spirit.

    1. He struggled to control his fleshly desires.
    2. The painting depicted fleshly forms in a way that some viewers found controversial.

  2. Of or relating to the physical body; carnal.

    1. She renounced all fleshly comforts.
    2. The novel explores the conflict between spiritual ideals and fleshly temptations.

Synonyms

carnal sensual bodily physical

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fleshly" in English means: Relating to the body and physical pleasures, not the mind or spirit., Of or relating to the physical body; carnal..

The phonetic transcription of "fleshly" is /ˈfleʃ.li/ in British English and /ˈfleʃ.li/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fleshly": carnal, sensual, bodily, physical.

Example usage of "fleshly": "He struggled to control his fleshly desires.". More examples on the page.