carnalize

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb represent materialistically, as in a painting or a sculpture
  2. verb ascribe to an origin in sensation
  3. verb debase through carnal gratification

Etymology

From carnal + -ize.

Synonyms

sensualize

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