Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Carnality of mind.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun Grossness of mind.
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Examples
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Sin consists in carnal-mindedness, in “obeying the desires of the flesh and of the mind.”
Power From On High 1944
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Instead of crucifying the flesh, the monks were nursing and fondling carnal-mindedness.
Luther Examined and Reexamined A Review of Catholic Criticism and a Plea for Revaluation 1904
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It is only too true, he continues, "that the great multitude, both old and young, are still buried in carnal-mindedness and in great ignorance, and stand in need of a true conversion."
American Lutheranism Volume 1: Early History of American Lutheranism and The Tennessee Synod 1894
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Year after year accumulates that hardening mass of carnal-mindedness, and distaste for religion, which is sometimes
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(I make naught o 't' sentiment side, for I were niver gi'en up to such carnal-mindedness and poesies.)
Sylvia's Lovers — Complete Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell 1837
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(I make naught o 't' sentiment side, for I were niver gi'en up to such carnal-mindedness and poesies.)
Sylvia's Lovers — Volume 1 Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell 1837
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My carnal-mindedness could not realize such a state of innocence.
The Complete Memoirs of Jacques Casanova Giacomo Casanova 1761
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My carnal-mindedness could not realize such a state of innocence.
Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 04: Return to Venice Giacomo Casanova 1761
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How should this humble us for and warn us against, carnal-mindedness!
Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume VI (Acts to Revelation) 1721
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Now, to caution us against this carnal-mindedness, he shows the great misery and malignity of it, and compares it with the unspeakable excellency and comfort of spiritual-mindedness.
Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume VI (Acts to Revelation) 1721
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