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
That sensual performance marked Maluma’s debut at the award show.
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Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
The rooms Most rooms are understatedly plush, painted an elegant blue that’s on the sensual side of Edwardian, with bathrooms tiled in crisp black and white.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
Other demos are meant to be more sensual or shocking.
—Victoria M. Walker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 May 2026
Rounding it out is a sensual yet subtle base of tonka and sandalwood.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 May 2026
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Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
The rooms Most rooms are understatedly plush, painted an elegant blue that’s on the sensual side of Edwardian, with bathrooms tiled in crisp black and white.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
Other demos are meant to be more sensual or shocking.
—Victoria M. Walker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 May 2026
Rounding it out is a sensual yet subtle base of tonka and sandalwood.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for sensual
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensual
Adjective
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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
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Noll was a French artist and furniture-maker whose work with wood made the material feel and look like clay to sensuous effect.—
Wendy Goodman,
Curbed,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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All the rooms have character, with their marble fireplaces, high ceilings, and lush fabrics.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Sri Lanka, off the southeastern coast of India, packs lush tea plantations, ancient Buddhist ruins, biodiversity and pristine beaches into one of the most affordable trips on this list — though its popularity is rising fast.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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The temptation to go with Krick’s more pleasant (and somehow more spiritually American) forecast is obviously great.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Walker Buehler has been a pleasant and necessary surprise, even providing the Padres with the occasional quality start.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Besides the hotel's on-site restaurant, one of the best on the island, another spot for upscale dining is Eli’s, which also has delicious cocktails and ocean views.—
Kira Turnbull,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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The Personal Blender includes two Tritan Renew blending cups and the ultra-durable Rapid Extractor Blade to make delicious smoothies and more.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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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Once mounted, the voluptuous nude body stands tall like a mountain against the pale wash of Sotheby’s London gallery.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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From a castle built by a Sherlock Holmes actor in Connecticut to lava fields in Idaho that helped train astronauts, these destinations showcase the beauty, ingenuity and delightful weirdness that make the United States unique.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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While the Brooklynite was more of an addendum than a star in that book, its a delightful little drink and among the better things to make with a bottle of Jamaican rum.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
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All game was fair game, and eating wild things was both luxurious and banal—throughout the country the consumption of wild animals was entirely typical.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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The spa Tucked away from the hotel’s main areas is the luxurious Lanesborough Club & Spa, an urban oasis widely recognized as one of the city's most exclusive wellness addresses.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The girls follow his trail of tears to Divine (Erika Alexander), a charismatic preacher still in the carnal thrall of her time with their father.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
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An intense, carnal need takes over mid-bite into a Loli Farms chicken leg.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Sensual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensual. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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