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Fleshly
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Simple meaning
What does Fleshly mean?
Related to the body or physical life.
Dictionary definition
Related to the body or physical life rather than the mind or spirit.
Example sentences
Fleshly in a sentence
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The poem contrasts fleshly needs with spiritual ideas.
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Food and rest are fleshly needs.
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Fleshly is often used in formal writing about the body, physical life, or desire.
Synonyms
Words like Fleshly
bodilyRelated to the body.
bodyRelated word that supports the meaning of fleshly.
Antonyms
Opposite words
spiritualRelated to the spirit or inner life.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fleshly, depending on context.
Word family
Fleshly word family
Base word
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Practice 1
What does fleshly mean?
Fleshly means related to the body or physical life.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fleshly?
Bodily is close in meaning to fleshly in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fleshly?
Spiritual contrasts with fleshly.
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