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Fleshly

usgb/ˈfleʃli/Volume
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Connotative WeightPlay
The term often implies a judgment or negative view towards physical desires or indulgences. SlideHis fleshly desires overshadowed his ambitions.
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'Fleshly' can be perceived as outdated or overly formal in modern casual conversation. SlideIn today's conversation, 'fleshly' is rarely heard outside of literary works.
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Euphemistic UsePlay
Sometimes used as a euphemism for sexual content that could be considered inappropriate to say directly. SlideThe novelist described the scene with fleshly images.