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
Archetypal masculine garments were reworked into a sensual personalized silhouette.
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 8 May 2025
On The Sea is a beautiful, sensual and at times, tragic exploration of masculinity, place and desire.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 May 2025
This is a kind of peacocking that reads as sensual playful, and audacious.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 6 May 2025
With its connection to the sensual world, the pleasures of nature and the grounding energy of the Earth, Taurus season provides the perfect backdrop for this celebration of life and growth.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 8 May 2025
On The Sea is a beautiful, sensual and at times, tragic exploration of masculinity, place and desire.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 May 2025
This is a kind of peacocking that reads as sensual playful, and audacious.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 6 May 2025
With its connection to the sensual world, the pleasures of nature and the grounding energy of the Earth, Taurus season provides the perfect backdrop for this celebration of life and growth.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensual
Adjective
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Yet the lush, sensuous surface of the paintings shifts the focus inward.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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Galego’s sensuous, intimate paintings speak loudly as the artist herself engages viewers with a soft, ethereal demeanor, underscoring the dreamy otherworldliness of her work.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Each rose bush is big and bold, reaching up to four feet tall with lush green leaves.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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In his signature lush tone, the host asked the 53-year-old model and actress about the first time she was asked to don the iconic red bathing suit and run in slow motion, the signature image of the most popular TV show to regularly feature swimming malfunctions.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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But overall, this affordable bed frame offers a good mix of pleasant aesthetics and practical storage solutions.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
15 May 2025
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She’s made a feel-good movie about people who, for the most part, aren’t feeling all that good, leaving the viewer with a pleasant aftertaste that fades away as soon as the last song ends.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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The competition ended with a delicious buffet lunch attended by 500 people.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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Unlike indulging for a week on regular vacations, the cruise's generous food options – though often delicious – can be a bit overwhelming for some passengers after a few months.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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That said, in the meantime, the artist is embracing her postpartum body, which is more voluptuous after multiple children.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
7 Mar. 2025
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Others drew comparisons to Venus of Willendorf, a voluptuous female figurine dating back to 28,000–25,000 BCE.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Read Next Real Estate News See delightful Fair Oaks estate built in 1901 along American River.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2025
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Delight by Default Aim for pleasant surprises—fewer steps, quicker approvals, delightful interactions and unexpected efficiency.—
Sal Rehmetullah,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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On Sunday, May 11, the Today with Jenna & Friends host, 43, gave a glimpse into her special day, which included a luxurious breakfast in bed.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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Her hair falls in luxurious, shiny waves subtly curled away from her face.—
Leah Prinzivalli,
Allure,
11 May 2025
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Decades later, Erika bears a carnal attraction to her Uncle Fritz (Martin Rother), an amputee who lies withering in pain in his bedroom.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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But the texting and blocking, the free-for-all backwaters of the internet and the carnal shenanigans that color contemporary TV teendom do put a different complexion on growing up.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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“Sensual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensual. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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