Verb: carnalize 'kaa(r)-nu,lIz
- Represent materialistically, as in a painting or a sculpture
"The painter carnalized the spiritual concept in his artwork";
- sensualize, sensualise [Brit], carnalise [Brit]
- Ascribe to an origin in sensation
"The philosopher carnalized the concept of beauty";
- sensualize, sensualise [Brit], carnalise [Brit]
- Debase through carnal gratification
"His behaviour carnalized the once-spiritual retreat";
- sensualize, sensualise [Brit], carnalise [Brit]
Derived forms: carnalizes, carnalized, carnalizing
Type of: ascribe, assign, attribute, corrupt, debase, debauch, demoralise [Brit], demoralize, deprave, impute, interpret, misdirect, pervert, profane, represent, subvert, vitiate