carnalize
carnalize · carnalizes · carnalized · carnalizing
To make physical or materialistic, as opposed to spiritualTo make physical or materialistic, as opposed to spiritual
Meaning
1 sensesTo make physical or materialistic, as opposed to spiritual
We must not allow our worship to become carnalized.
More definitions
- ascribe to an origin in sensation
- represent materialistically, as in a painting or a sculpture
- debase through carnal gratification
Forms
carnalizes, carnalizing, carnalized, carnalized| Base form | carnalize · to carnalize |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | carnalizes |
| Present participle | carnalizing |
| Past simple | carnalized |
| Past participle | carnalized |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- ascribe to an origin in sensation:sensualize
- represent materialistically, as in a painting or a sculpture:sensualize
- debase through carnal gratification:sensualizesensualisecarnalise
Word family
2 related wordsRelatedcarnal
Derivedcarnalization
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle