| 释义 |
flesh·ly
\-lē, -li\ adjective
(often -er/-est)
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English flǣsclic, from flǣsc flesh + -lic -ly
1.
a. : of or relating to the flesh or body : corporeal, bodily
< fleshly strength >
< the fleshly eye >
b. : of or relating to bodily appetites : carnal, sensual; especially : lascivious, libidinous
< fleshly indulgences >
c. : relating to or characteristic of the bodily life : not spiritual
< fleshly views of life >
: worldly
2.
a. : having or composed of flesh : fleshy
b. obsolete : having much flesh : fat
3. of the heart : easily moved (as to compassion) : kind and tender : soft
< can there be such deceit in Christians, or treason in the fleshly heart of man? — Christopher Marlowe >
4. : exhibiting or characterized by sensuous quality
< fleshly art >
< a fleshly poet >
Synonyms: see carnal |