sensual
ˈsɛnʃwəl
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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.
hedonistic luxurious voluptuous
2.
arousalarousing bodily appetites, especially sexual
  • The novel contained several sensual scenes.
erotic voluptuous
3.
sensesrelated to the physical senses or sensory experiences
  • The spa offered a sensual experience with aromatic oils.
physical sensory
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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

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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  1. French:sensuel, charnel, ...
  2. German:sinnlich, erotisch, ...
  3. Italian:sensuale, erotico, ...
  4. Spanish:sensual, erótico, ...
  5. Portuguese:sensual, sensorial, ...
  6. Chinese:肉体的, 肉欲的, ...
  7. Japanese:官能的な, セクシーな, ...
  8. Arabic:حِسِّيّ, مُثِير لِلْحَوَاسّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:חוּשָׁנִי, אֵרוֹטִי, ...
  10. Russian:чувственный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:чуттєвий, еротичний, ...
  12. Hindi:इंद्रियसुखप्रिय, कामुक, ...

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