as in sensuous
pleasing to the physical senses
the sensual feel of a velvet shirt against the skin
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as in greed
excessive pursuit of fleshly pleasures
some readers objected to the novel's graphic depiction of sensuality
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Recent Examples of sensual
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 July 2025
Each season, the designer also finds inspiration in the swift pace of New York City, which lends itself to creating clothing that strays into sensual territory.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 25 July 2025
The pair then come together in a retro booth before becoming sensual dance partners.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2025
Marrying modernity with antiquity, every corner of this sprawling hotel is a sensual feast for the eyes.
—Tiffany Leigh, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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Adjective
The guiding thread across her work has been intimacy and elegance: like Home, her welcome reimagining of a contemporary art space which ran until 2023; her heartfelt personal photography; and Selasi’s sensual dresses and rakish tailoring in sumptuous, earth tones.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 July 2025
Each season, the designer also finds inspiration in the swift pace of New York City, which lends itself to creating clothing that strays into sensual territory.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 25 July 2025
The pair then come together in a retro booth before becoming sensual dance partners.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2025
Marrying modernity with antiquity, every corner of this sprawling hotel is a sensual feast for the eyes.
—Tiffany Leigh, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensual
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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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Underfoot, guests can enjoy sensuous custom rugs from the RH Raku collection.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Sadly, and as usual, greed takes precedence over logic.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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His previous war was driven by greed and cost hundreds of lives, Ka’iana’s father among them, but Kahekili claims to have learned from his mistakes and now only wants what’s best for the islands.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
31 July 2025
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However, the property's lush greenery posed a challenge for the show’s signature dark aesthetic.—
Aya Al-Hakim,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Most of them dwell in the lush greenery of Etosha National Park in the north of the country and near the border with Botswana in the northeast.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Many people find coriander seeds to have a pleasant, almost sweet taste.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
5 Aug. 2025
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Think wild strawberries and mineral lift with just enough texture to add a pleasant element of complexity, something not often found in entry-level rosé.—
Devin Parr,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Kick things off with their al pastor skewer, a nod to Mexico City’s favorite street food pared down to just the essentials for a delicious and juicy bite.—
Rana Good,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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This dip was delicious with both chips and veggies.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Aug. 2025
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Regnum The Crown is a utopia of hedonism and millennial chic.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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But those same traits, like hedonism or a desire to dominate, can sometimes push them away from traits associated with goodness, like humility or altruism.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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And then Rosamond Pike [and] Elizabeth was always slightly more voluptuous and slightly more of a kind of Venus character.—
Anaja I. Smith,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2025
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Anderson became a keystone of 1990s pop culture as the voluptuous beach bunny lifeguard C.J. Parker on Baywatch.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
30 July 2025
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Some Zinfandels even taste like berry jam, but with the delightful heat of around 14% alcohol on the finish, and a touch of acidity to cleanse the palate between bites of BBQ.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Many of its delightful products are made on site, like comforters, pillows, wool sponges, and more.—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Sensual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensual. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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