adj
fleshly
Fleshly (adj) means relating to the physical body.
adj
1
Relating to the physical body.
"We shook hands—though I doubt if a mere fleshly contact can express much while the self behind it is dumb with instinctive distaste."
— Walter de la Mare, Missing (1926)
2
Relating to, resembling or made of flesh; also, having plenty of flesh.
3
Relating to physical pleasure, especially sexual pleasure.
4
Relating to worldly matters rather than spiritual or religious ones.
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English fleschly, from Old English flǣsċlīċ; equivalent to flesh and -ly.
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What is the meaning of fleshly?
"fleshly" (adj) means relating to the physical body.
What is another word for fleshly?
Other words for "fleshly" include sensual, carnal, animal.
What is the opposite of fleshly?
The opposite of "fleshly" is spiritual.
What are the different meanings of fleshly?
"fleshly" has 3 main meanings: 1. Relating to the physical body; 2. Relating to, resembling or made of flesh; also, having plenty of flesh; 3. Relating to physical pleasure, especially sexual pleasure.
