Thesaurus

sensual

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of sensual

pleasing to the physical senses

the sensual feel of a velvet shirt against the skin

Synonyms of sensual

carnal, fleshly, luscious, lush, sensuous, voluptuous

Words Related to sensual

bodily, corporeal

agreeable, delectable, delicious, delightful, dreamy, gratifying, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, scrumptious

epicurean, luxurious, self-indulgent

Near Antonyms of sensual

harsh, painful, uncomfortable

disgusting, foul, hideous, icky

Synonym Discussion of 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.

- a slave 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.