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fleshly

/ˈflɛʃli/
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• adjective

1

Relating to the physical body and its sensual or sexual appetites, especially when contrasted with spiritual or moral nature; carnal.

Example

"The monastery required its novices to renounce all fleshly temptations and devote themselves to prayer."

2

Consisting of or having a physical, mortal body rather than being purely spiritual or abstract; corporeal.

Example

"In ancient mythology, the gods often assumed a fleshly form to walk among mortals."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Fleshly" should not be confused with "fleshy"; "fleshly" refers to carnal desires or the physical body in contrast to the spirit, whereas "fleshy" describes something plump, meaty, or pulpy (such as a fleshy fruit).

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• Nearby Words

flesher
fleshiness
fleshless
fleshly
fleshy
flex
flexi

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English flæsclic, meaning "corporeal" or "carnal," formed from flæsc ("flesh") and the adjectival suffix -lic.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fleshly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fleshly
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