Local English word record

animal

adjective · 2 senses

marked by the appetites and passions of the body

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Examples

  • animal instincts
  • carnal knowledge
  • fleshly desire
  • a sensual delight in eating
  • music is the only sensual pleasure without vice

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Synonyms

animal(a), carnal, fleshly, sensual

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