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   sensual

   /ˈsɛnʃʊəl/

   adjective

   • 1. relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical, especially sexual, pleasure: "the production of the ballet is sensual and passionate" Similar physicalphysically gratifyingcarnalbodilyfleshlyanimalhedonisticepicureansybariticvoluptuaryDionysiacrare:appetitivesexually attractivesexyvoluptuoussultryseductivepassionatesexually exciting/arousingeroticsexualOpposite spiritualmentalasceticpassionless

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘sensory’): from late Latin sensualis, from sensus (see sense).

   Derivatives

   • 1. sensualism noun
   • 2. sensually adverb

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   The meaning of SENSUAL is relating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly. How to use sensual in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Sensual.

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   Mar 15, 2024 · You can choose to tap into your sensual self as part of a sexual encounter, as part of an intimate encounter that isn’t necessarily going to lead to sex, or just because it feels good with no ...

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   SENSUAL definition: 1. expressing or suggesting physical, especially sexual, pleasure or satisfaction: 2. expressing…. Learn more.

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   Sensual means physically pleasing. It often is used in a sexual context, but is not exclusively sexual in meaning. Sensual has to do with the five senses, but it comes with a hint of lewdness, a suggestion of sex.

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   Sensual refers, often unfavorably, to the enjoyments derived from the senses, especially from the gratification or indulgence of physical appetites: a sensual delight in eating; sensual excesses. Sensuous refers, favorably or literally, to what is experienced through the senses: sensuous impressions; sensuous poetry.

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   Definition of sensual adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Toggle navigation

8. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › sensualSENSUAL Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

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   Synonyms for SENSUAL: sensuous, lush, pleasant, delicious, voluptuous, delightful, luxurious, carnal; Antonyms of SENSUAL: painful, uncomfortable, harsh, disgusting, hideous, foul, icky

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   Find 37 different ways to say SENSUAL, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.

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    There are 16 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word sensual, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. sensual has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. religion (early 1500s) philosophy (1820s) See meaning & use.

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    sensual meaning, definition, what is sensual: relating to the feelings of your body ra...: Learn more.