Carnal – Relating to physical, especially sexual, needs and activities

(Pronounced kahr-nuhl)

To remember the definition of the word carnal, use the following mnemonic:

He used a car driving into a tunnel (carnal) as a way of describing to his son things relating to sexual needs and activities.

Examples of carnal in a sentence

Children aren't invited to the art exhibition because the paintings display carnal nudity.

The vicar warned that those who were only interested in carnal pleasure would not go to heaven.

He tried not to let carnal thoughts cloud his mind, he needed to focus on his job.