carnal
adjective/ˈkɑrnəl/
Frequency rank: #13,417 most common English word
Meaning
Relating to physical, especially sexual, appetites and desires of the body.
Example sentence
The novel was criticized for its focus on carnal desires rather than spiritual growth.
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