carnal

Example Sentences

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There’s an expressly erotic dimension to the men’s love for each other, as can be the case with intimate relationships, though not an explicitly carnal one.

From New York Times

In “Worth the Wait,” her duet with Apollo, Uchis promises carnal delights, but only if there’s a genuine commitment.

From New York Times

In the programmed, crisply percussive track, shared with the male voice of Young Jonn, they sing about ecstasy enabled by permission: deeply carnal but ethical.

From New York Times

Isn’t it true that for many women in places like Chillicothe, such carnal misery is an inescapable reality?

From New York Times

And even though a roast chicken might evoke a mood that’s more cozy than outright carnal, Roberts still thinks there’s something sensual about the dish.

From Washington Post