fleshly

[ flesh-lee ]

/ ˈflɛʃ li /

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adjective, flesh·li·er, flesh·li·est.

of or relating to the flesh or body; bodily, corporeal, or physical.

carnal; sensual: fleshly pleasures.

worldly, rather than spiritual.

having a sensuous quality: the fleshly poetry of the 17th century.

Obsolete. having much flesh; fleshy.

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Origin of fleshly

before 900; Middle English; Old English flǣsclic.See flesh, -ly

synonym study for fleshly

2. See carnal.

OTHER WORDS FROM fleshly

flesh·li·ness, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH fleshly

fleshly , fleshy

Words nearby fleshly

fleshed, flesher, flesh fly, fleshhook, fleshings, fleshly, fleshment, flesh out, flesh peddler, fleshpot, fleshpots

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How to use fleshly in a sentence

The sound of them is sweet to the fleshly ears of the body; but to the ears of the spirit they can say marvellous things.
A Charming Fellow, Volume II (of 3)|Frances Eleanor Trollope
This being is compound, having a fleshly and a spiritual side.
Autobiography of Frank G. Allen, Minister of the Gospel|Frank G. Allen
His red face grew redder still, his talk suddenly ceased, and an ugly scowl gathered on his fleshly brow.
The Life of Thomas Wanless, Peasant|Alexander Johnstone Wilson
He reinforces the soul with the fear and love of God, and gives it power, complete power, over the fleshly appetites.
When the Holy Ghost is Come|S. L. Brengle

I take My part in that end!for the souls of mankind are not done with when they leave their fleshly tenements!
The Sorrows of Satan|Marie Corelli

British Dictionary definitions for fleshly

fleshly

/ (ˈflɛʃlɪ) /

adjective -lier or -liest

relating to the body, esp its sensual nature; carnalfleshly desire

worldly as opposed to spiritual

fleshy; fat

Derived forms of fleshly

fleshliness, noun

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fleshly

Origin of fleshly

synonym study for fleshly

OTHER WORDS FROM fleshly

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH fleshly

Words nearby fleshly

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How to use fleshly in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for fleshly

Derived forms of fleshly