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fleshly

uncommon archaic

adjective

1.

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”
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Origin

From Middle English fleschly, from Old English flǣsċlīċe; equivalent to flesh + -ly.

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