Entry Word: carnal

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 having to do with life on earth especially as opposed to that in heaven <the preacher warned that those who were interested only in carnal pursuits would not see the kingdom of heaven> — see earthly
2 of or relating to the human body <a missionary who tends to the carnal needs of the people as well as their spiritual concerns> — see physical 1
3 pleasing to the physical senses <carnal attractions of that gambling mecca in the desert> — see sensual