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
His relationship with Algeria is sensual.
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Reading for so many of the tech-pilled among us is merely a method by which to upload bullet points to your brain, rather than a sensual endeavor that allows you to get caught up in someone else’s story.
—Maris Kreizman
august 28, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Venus is currently in its house of rulership — your second house of money, security and sensual pleasures — while Saturn-Neptune retrograde presents you with a solid plan of action in your professional life.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Reuters uncovered an internal Meta document that allowed its AI chatbots to flirt with children and engage in sensual conversations.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Reading for so many of the tech-pilled among us is merely a method by which to upload bullet points to your brain, rather than a sensual endeavor that allows you to get caught up in someone else’s story.
—Maris Kreizman
august 28, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Venus is currently in its house of rulership — your second house of money, security and sensual pleasures — while Saturn-Neptune retrograde presents you with a solid plan of action in your professional life.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Reuters uncovered an internal Meta document that allowed its AI chatbots to flirt with children and engage in sensual conversations.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensual
Adjective
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Hamilton has created an environment that feels both grand and cocoon-like, with velvet armchairs in rich jewel tones, sensuous materials like marble and leather, and a confident colour palette that echoes the surrounding natural landscape.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Physically demanding and often extraordinarily sensuous, his ballets are hard to look away from.—
David Lyman,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Then come the florals—lush, romantic, full of whimsy—before the icons land with striking confidence, like the bold centerpiece of the board.—
Allure Editors,
Allure,
10 Sep. 2025
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Follow the guidelines recommended for your growing zone and type of grass to determine how and when to fertilize your lawn for lush grass growth.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Sinner had left the court for a medical timeout after losing the second set, and was sweating heavily from the first set onward on a pleasant 77-degree evening.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The fact that people actually read it — that now, TFD is a fully-fledged media company with a staff of eight and a monthly audience of over 3 million women — came as a pleasant surprise.—
Chelsea Fagan,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Bitter Mai is also, improbably, absolutely delicious.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
13 Sep. 2025
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Stanway plays in Kelly on the left wing, who delivers a delicious ball for Russo to head home.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Our silhouettes, with their small waists and voluptuous curves, embody strength and elegance.—
Ugonnaora Owoh,
Essence,
4 Sep. 2025
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While assisting her father, Ruysch learned to draw, in time developing a style that combined a taste for color—at once delicate and voluptuous—with a naturalist’s tactile curiosity.—
Cullen Murphy,
Air Mail,
23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Ansari, Rogen, and Reeves make for a delightful trio of heavy-hitters.—
Beandrea July,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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What follows is a delightful mix of slapstick comedy (a bathtub scene that ranks among the best physical comedy of the decade), whimsical set pieces, and a genuinely touching story about belonging.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In the case of the wife in the viral TikTok video, the Maldives—often cited among the world's most luxurious honeymoon destinations—was a total surprise.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Besides, what feels more luxurious than slipping into a five-star hotel robe and slippers?—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
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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Each issue centers around the bonds that women form with each other, and in this case, forged vis-à-vis a carnal and violent bloodbath.—
Tiffany Leigh,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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“Sensual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensual. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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