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Carnal vs Voluptuous - What's the difference?

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Carnal is a synonym of voluptuous.


As adjectives the difference between carnal and voluptuous

is that carnal is relating to the physical and especially sexual appetites while voluptuous is suggestive of or characterized by full, generous, pleasurable sensation.

carnal

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • relating to the physical and especially sexual appetites
  • worldly or earthly; temporal
  • of or relating to the body or flesh

    • Derived terms

    * carnal knowledge

    Related terms

    * incarnate * incarnation * reincarnate * reincarnation

    External links

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    voluptuous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Suggestive of or characterized by full, generous, pleasurable sensation.
    • The plentiful blankets and the voluptuous pillows of the bed called out to my tired body, tantalizing me with their luxury.
    {{quote-Fanny Hill, part=5 , Thus we lay, whilst a voluptuous languor possest, and still maintain'd us motionless and fast locked in one another's arms}}
  • (of a woman) Curvaceous, sexy, full-figured.
    • Her flowing raven hair contrasted her creamy white complexion, her amber eyes like those of a cat, the low neckline of her bodice emphasised her plump, voluptuous figure.

    Derived terms

    * voluptuousness

    Related terms

    * voluptuary

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