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carnal

Carnal vs Wanton - What's the difference?

carnal | wanton | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between carnal and wanton

is that carnal is relating to the physical and especially sexual appetites while wanton is undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.

As a noun wanton is

a pampered or coddled person.

As a verb wanton is

to rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic.

Carnal vs Prurient - What's the difference?

carnal | prurient | Synonyms |

Carnal is a synonym of prurient.


As adjectives the difference between carnal and prurient

is that carnal is relating to the physical and especially sexual appetites while prurient is uneasy with desire; itching; especially, having a lascivious anxiety or propensity; lustful.

Spurious vs Carnal - What's the difference?

spurious | carnal |


As adjectives the difference between spurious and carnal

is that spurious is false, not authentic, not genuine while carnal is relating to the physical and especially sexual appetites.

Carnal vs Impure - What's the difference?

carnal | impure | Synonyms |

Carnal is a synonym of impure.


As adjectives the difference between carnal and impure

is that carnal is relating to the physical and especially sexual appetites while impure is not pure.

As a verb impure is

(obsolete) to defile; to pollute.

Carnal vs Amorous - What's the difference?

carnal | amorous |


As adjectives the difference between carnal and amorous

is that carnal is relating to the physical and especially sexual appetites while amorous is inclined or having a propensity to love, or to sexual enjoyment.

Cardinal vs Carnal - What's the difference?

cardinal | carnal |


As adjectives the difference between cardinal and carnal

is that cardinal is of fundamental importance; crucial, pivotal while carnal is relating to the physical and especially sexual appetites.

As a noun cardinal

is a number indicating quantity, or the size of a set, e.g., one, two, three. See Wikipedia article on Cardinal number.

Carnal vs Salacious - What's the difference?

carnal | salacious | Synonyms |

Carnal is a synonym of salacious.


As adjectives the difference between carnal and salacious

is that carnal is relating to the physical and especially sexual appetites while salacious is promoting sexual desire or lust.

Carnal vs Sensuous - What's the difference?

carnal | sensuous | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between carnal and sensuous

is that carnal is relating to the physical and especially sexual appetites while sensuous is appealing to the senses, or to sensual gratification.

Carnal vs Venereal - What's the difference?

carnal | venereal | Synonyms |

Carnal is a synonym of venereal.


As adjectives the difference between carnal and venereal

is that carnal is relating to the physical and especially sexual appetites while venereal is sexually transmitted.

Carnal vs Unchaste - What's the difference?

carnal | unchaste | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between carnal and unchaste

is that carnal is relating to the physical and especially sexual appetites while unchaste is not chaste; not continent; libidinous; lewd.

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