Carnal and Material

Carnal

Carnal adjective - Having to do with life on earth especially as opposed to that in heaven.
Usage example: the preacher warned that those who were interested only in carnal pursuits would not see the kingdom of heaven

Material is a synonym for carnal in physical topic. In some cases you can use "Material" instead an adjective "Carnal".

Nearby Words: carnality, carnation, carnally

Material

Material adjective - Relating to or composed of matter.
Usage example: there's no material evidence, such as a dead body, that a murder has been committed

Carnal is a synonym for material in sensual topic. You can use "Carnal" instead an adjective "Material", if it concerns topics such as bodily.

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