Other Words from sensual

sensuality \ ˌsen(t)-shə-ˈwa-lə-tē

\ noun

sensually \ ˈsen(t)-sh(ə-)wə-lē

, ˈsen-shə-lē \ adverb

Choose the Right Synonym for sensual

carnal, fleshly, sensual, animal mean having a relation to the body. carnal may mean only this but more often connotes derogatorily an action or manifestation of a person's lower nature. gave in to carnal desires fleshly is less derogatory than carnal. a saint who had experienced fleshly temptations sensual may apply to any gratification of a bodily desire or pleasure but commonly implies sexual appetite with absence of the spiritual or intellectual. fleshpots providing sensual delights animal stresses the physical as distinguished from the rational nature of a person. led a mindless animal existence

sensuous, sensual, luxurious, voluptuous mean relating to or providing pleasure through gratification of the senses. sensuous implies gratification of the senses for the sake of aesthetic pleasure. the sensuous delights of great music sensual tends to imply the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of the physical appetites as ends in themselves. a life devoted to sensual pleasures luxurious suggests the indulgence of sensuous pleasure inducing bodily ease and languor. a luxurious hotel voluptuous implies more strongly an abandonment especially to sensual pleasure. a voluptuous feast

Examples of sensual in a Sentence

A sharp observer with a pleasing eye for sensual detail, Jaffrey weaves a richly textured story in which she effortlessly mingles quotidian dramas with historic events including the partition of India. — Michelle Green, People, 6 Nov. 2006 And Rousseau, in his Confessions, wrote of the sensual pleasure he found in simple meals of peasant cheeses and breads. — Andrea Lee, Gourmet, May 2004 Certain fragrances apparently heighten sensual experiences. the sensual feel of a velvet shirt against the skin

Recent Examples on the Web For many domestic workers, providing quality care means forging intimate, familial relationships and acquiring professional knowledge that is sensual and personal. — Angela Garbes, The Atlantic, 13 May 2022 The track is a tough, sensual slice of electro-pop with a lifted sing-along chorus about wanting to touch, feel you, need you, babe. — Katie Bain, Billboard, 13 May 2022 As worn on the Fall 1992 catwalk by supermodels Helena Christensen, Carla Bruni, and Linda Evangelista, the designs were innately sensual. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2022 Shapes are sinuous, organic, and sensual, but this table, which is on the edge of Art Nouveau, is both handsome and tough. — Brian T. Allen, National Review, 2 Apr. 2022 Both Mugler and Jimmy Choo are forward and sensual, and both worn by strong and confident women. — Shelby Ying Hyde, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Feb. 2022 Pompom Paris is elegant yet sensual, polished yet effortless, simple yet alluring. — Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2022 The song is a typical Maxwell outing, woozy and sensual, with the singer’s voice still velvety smooth. — Justin Curto, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2021 Try this sensual and visionary take on the classic oud category, both 100% vegan and sustainably sourced. — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 Mar. 2022 See More

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