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- Dictionarysensuous/ˈsɛnʃʊəs/
adjective
- 1. relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect: "the work showed a deliberate disregard of the more sensuous and immediately appealing aspects of painting" Similar
- 2. attractive or gratifying physically, especially sexually: "her voice was rather deep but very sensuous" Similar
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SENSUOUS definition: 1. giving or expressing pleasure through the physical senses, rather than pleasing the mind or the…. Learn more.
1. a. : of or relating to the senses or sensible objects. b. : producing or characterized by gratification of the senses : having strong sensory appeal. sensuous pleasure. 2. : characterized by sense impressions or imagery aimed at the senses. sensuous verse. 3. : highly susceptible to influence through the senses. sensuosity.
Something that is sensuous gives pleasure to the mind or body through the senses. The film is ravishing to look at and boasts a sensuous musical score. It is a sensuous but demanding car to drive. Synonyms: pleasurable, pleasing, sensory, gratifying More Synonyms of sensuous.
adjective. gratifying the senses: You can wear your denim jacket, but the sensuous look and feel of a velvet blazer will elevate your outfit. readily affected through the senses; sensual; physical: a sensuous temperament; a sensuous young man.
1. aesthetically pleasing to the senses. 2. appreciative of or moved by qualities perceived by the senses. 3. (Physiology) of, relating to, or derived from the senses. [C17: apparently coined by Milton to avoid the unwanted overtones of sensual; not in common use until C19: from Latin sēnsus sense + -ous] ˈsensuously adv. ˈsensuousness n.
Anything that is pleasing to the senses can be called sensuous. The feel of a soft cashmere sweater on your skin, the taste of dark chocolate, even the smell of your favorite person — all of these can be sensuous experiences.
Definition of sensuous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definitions of 'sensuous' 1. Something that is sensuous gives pleasure to the mind or body through the senses. [...] 2. Someone or something that is sensuous shows or suggests a great liking for sexual pleasure. [...] More. Pronunciations of 'sensuous' American English: sɛnʃuəsBritish English: senʃuəs. More. Synonyms of 'sensuous'
adjective. uk / ˈsensjʊəs / us. Add to word list. giving physical pleasure: the sensuous feel of silk sheets. (Definition of sensuous from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of sensuous. in Chinese (Traditional) 愉悅感官的, 感官的, （尤指）肉欲的，愉悅肉體的，滿足肉欲的… See more. in Chinese (Simplified)
Sep 20, 2024 · sensuous (comparative more sensuous, superlative most sensuous) Appealing to the senses, or to sensual gratification.
