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Definition of sensual - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
indulgenceshowing a liking for physical pleasures
- Her sensual lifestyle was evident in her luxurious home.
2.
arousalarousing bodily appetites, especially sexual
- The novel contained several sensual scenes.
3.
sensesrelated to the physical senses or sensory experiences
- The spa offered a sensual experience with aromatic oils.
Expressions with sensual
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activity engaging senses for pleasure
They enjoyed an evening of sensual play.
Origin of sensual
Latin, sensualis (endowed with feeling)
Terms with sensual included in their meaning
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sensual dancing
dance with close physical contact and suggestive movements
desires
someone driven by desires for sensual pleasures
attractiveness
extreme attractiveness or appeal in a sensual way
morals and pleasure
morally corrupt and indulging in sensual pleasures
sensual pleasures
indulgence in sensual pleasures
sensuality
enjoyment from physical indulgence or sensual activities
romance genre
romantic novel featuring sensual or scandalous themes
luxury
relating to or characterized by luxury or sensual pleasure
sensual indulgence
excessively indulgent in sensual pleasures
sensual excess
excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures
pleasure
indulgence in sensual pleasures
indulgence
recklessly indulging in sensual pleasures
sensual indulgence
devoted to sensual pleasures
sensual themes
erotic quality that can excite intimate desire
hedonism
excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures
sensuality
lips that suggest sensual pleasure
indulgent lifestyle
person given to excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures
emotion
pertaining to sensual or carnal desires
desire
strong desire for physical pleasures or sensual indulgence
adult context
playful or sensual interaction with food
expression
with a robust and sensual quality
acr: full-body sensual massage
massage for the whole body
sensual indulgence
behavior of indulging in sensual pleasures
luxury
attractiveness or appeal in a luxurious or sensual way
Examples of sensual in a sentence
He enjoyed the sensual pleasures of gourmet food and fine wine. The movie had a sensual soundtrack. Her dance was both graceful and sensual. The music created a sensual atmosphere in the room. Her voice had a sensual quality that captivated everyone.
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- French:sensuel, charnel, ...
- German:sinnlich, erotisch, ...
- Italian:sensuale, erotico, ...
- Spanish:sensual, erótico, ...
- Portuguese:sensual, sensorial, ...
- Chinese:肉体的, 肉欲的, ...
- Japanese:官能的な, セクシーな, ...
- Arabic:حِسِّيّ, مُثِير لِلْحَوَاسّ, ...
- Hebrew:חוּשָׁנִי, אֵרוֹטִי, ...
- Russian:чувственный, ...
- Ukrainian:чуттєвий, еротичний, ...
- Hindi:इंद्रियसुखप्रिय, कामुक, ...
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