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fleshly Synonyms

Another word for fleshly

Choosing another word for fleshly depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

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carnal
sensual
Strong
bodily
earthly
worldly
erotic

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

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corporeal
physical
bodily
Strong
mortal
incarnate

Opposites of fleshly

The opposite of fleshly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

incorporeal
spiritual
immaterial
disembodied
ascetic
spectral
chaste
ethereal
See all opposites of fleshly

• Nearby Words

flesher
fleshiness
fleshless
fleshly
fleshy
flex
flexi

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Fleshly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/fleshly
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