Of or pertaining to the body or its appetites; animal; fleshly; sensual; given to sensual indulgence; lustful; human or worldly as opposed to spiritual
of 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"
[ 'kär-n&l ] (adjective.) 14th century. Middle English, from Old North French or Late Latin; Old North French, from Late Latin carnalis, from Latin carn-, caro flesh; akin to Greek keirein to cut; more at SHEAR.