fleshly

== English == === Pronunciation === === Etymology 1 === From Middle English fleschly, from Old English flǣsċlīċ; equivalent to flesh +‎ -ly. ==== Adjective ==== fleshly (comparative fleshlier, superlative fleshliest) Of or relating to the body. Synonyms: bodily, corporeal Of, relating to or resembling flesh; composed of flesh; having a lot of flesh. Synonym: fleshy 1793, uncredited translator, The Natural History of Birds by Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, London: A. Strahan, T. Cadell and J. Murray, Volume 2, pp. 52-53,[4] In almost all birds, except the carnivorous kinds, the male seems to have more power of development, which appears in their greater height, the strength of their muscles, and in certain excrescences, as fleshly membranes, spurs, &c. […] Of or relating to pleasurable (often sexual) sensations. Synonyms: carnal, lascivious, sensual Of or relating to non-spiritual or non-religious matters. Synonyms: secular, worldly Antonyms: heavenly, spiritual ===== Derived terms ===== ===== Translations ===== === Etymology 2 === From Middle English fleschly, from Old English flǣsċlīċe; equivalent to flesh +‎ -ly. ==== Adverb ==== fleshly (comparative more fleshly, superlative most fleshly) (archaic) In a sensual way; in a sexual way; carnally.