as in sensuous
pleasing to the physical senses
the sensual feel of a velvet shirt against the skin
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Recent Examples of sensual
Intoxicating woods, jasmine, and rose swell with the same intensity as fresh, juicy blood orange, grounded by a dark and sensual vanilla absolute.
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Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 4 June 2026
The contemporary luxury womenswear brand includes structured pieces with statement cutouts aplenty in the sensual designs from Mizrahi.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Buchanan Studio’s signature Studio Stripe—a wide, graphic band screen-printed onto heavyweight Belgian linen—and its cotton velvets speak to impactful, sensual interiors.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 June 2026
Shared resources come up for review as sensual Venus in your 8th House of Intimacy squares difficult Saturn in your 5th House of Creativity.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
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Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 4 June 2026
The contemporary luxury womenswear brand includes structured pieces with statement cutouts aplenty in the sensual designs from Mizrahi.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Buchanan Studio’s signature Studio Stripe—a wide, graphic band screen-printed onto heavyweight Belgian linen—and its cotton velvets speak to impactful, sensual interiors.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 June 2026
Shared resources come up for review as sensual Venus in your 8th House of Intimacy squares difficult Saturn in your 5th House of Creativity.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensual
Adjective
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Beyond its tartness, its specificity, and the sensuous, elliptical line work of its prose, the book serves as a vinegary corrective to the novel of nostalgic country-house girlhood.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
10 June 2026
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His rhythmic language is Latin, as is Negrón’s, but in Sierra’s case that is used not so much for its own sake but to draw you into his overlays of complex counterpoint and sensuous Ravel-like colors.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Illustrator Nomar Perez imagined the lush visuals.—
Michelle Chihara,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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When not blooming, the lush green leaves step in to provide respite from the desert sun.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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These dessert bars offer a delightful combination of sweet and salty notes, with a satisfying crunch followed by a pleasant chewiness.—
Amanda Stanfield,
Southern Living,
10 Dec. 2025
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The treatment was pleasant and completely painless—already a winner on my list.—
Maria Goldbach,
Vogue,
10 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Espresso martinis are the new classic cocktail, with everyone enjoying them at happy hour and after dinner with a delicious chocolate dessert.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 July 2025
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My favorite local beer selection, constantly rotating choices, delicious pizza and plenty of space.—
Chris White,
The Courier-Journal,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Enthusiasts love it for its voluptuous beauty and buttery-smooth typing action.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Jimmy is a compulsively magnetic figure who keeps everyone at arm’s length, including the audience, and for a film that embodies a voluptuous sense of tragedy, that leaves it undeniably aloof.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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All three are delightful, but in completely different ways.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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This delightful scent sits at the intersection of juicy and creamy, opening up with vibrant fruity notes before settling into a rich gourmand base that feels playful, but not juvenile.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Investing in a decadent body butter is like upgrading your flimsy blanket to a plush throw or changing scratchy sheets for a luxurious cotton set—the small change makes a huge difference in your life.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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Thoughtful amenities include complimentary bottled water, hydration packets, and plush beds with a selection of Malouf pillows for a luxurious night’s sleep, while floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies or patios showcase the scenery.—
Tamara Gane,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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When Rachel puts the moves on a local boy (Garrett Hedlund), her eyes flash with a kind of carnal appreciation — but for just a second.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Gwendolyn has stoically walled herself off from true romance while Fonsi has anxiously stumbled from one erotic situation to the next, even having (forbidden) carnal relations with a spirit.—
Clarence A. Haynes
July 3,
Literary Hub,
3 July 2025
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“Sensual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensual. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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