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
The sensual lips turned inward, busy with the sorrow overflowing from his heart.
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Garth Greenwell, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
In March, the actress — who starred as Lavender Brown in the Harry Potter franchise — opened up about her journey of starting an OnlyFans to share sensual videos and anecdotes about her hair as a way of supporting her family of six and using the funds to pay for home improvements.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
The same applies to the sensual prowess.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 18 Sep. 2025
Donna Summer passed away more than a decade ago in 2012, leaving behind an incredible legacy of upbeat dance music and sensual R&B-leaning tunes.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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Garth Greenwell, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
In March, the actress — who starred as Lavender Brown in the Harry Potter franchise — opened up about her journey of starting an OnlyFans to share sensual videos and anecdotes about her hair as a way of supporting her family of six and using the funds to pay for home improvements.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
The same applies to the sensual prowess.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 18 Sep. 2025
Donna Summer passed away more than a decade ago in 2012, leaving behind an incredible legacy of upbeat dance music and sensual R&B-leaning tunes.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensual
Adjective
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Clothes felt sensuous without overt sexuality and bareness.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
17 Sep. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Characterized by its Art Deco design, lush gardens and lavish interiors, the Arizona Biltmore remains a premier destination in Phoenix, offering a blend of historic charm and modern luxury.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Emerald Isle, North Carolina, confesses its obvious charms—brilliant blue-green waters, a verdant maritime forest, and lush marshes—in its name.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The exterior design is understated and pleasant.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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The dog-friendly outdoor space practically beckons visitors to grab a glass and a seat to while away a pleasant weekend afternoon.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Nothing beats a delicious meal that comes together in one pot while delivering maximum flavor with minimal cleanup.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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Besides the delicious sandwiches, the mango and papaya parfait was particularly delightful and light, and the chocolate cake came adored with a pink butterfly.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Some pieces feature voluptuous floral prints such as water lily and honeysuckle.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Our silhouettes, with their small waists and voluptuous curves, embody strength and elegance.—
Ugonnaora Owoh,
Essence,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Even the wine lists are delightful physical specimens, bound in corrugated cardboard in homage to the nineteen-seventies Italian cookbook series In Bocca, and découpaged with psychedelic illustrations from the books.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
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After a delightful dummy past Gravenberch, Grealish set up a chance from which Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall should at least have hit the target.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Her final five looks referenced the Terminator franchise and were incredibly beautiful, a mixture of flashy metallic leather and luxurious-looking knits that the judges deemed more worthy of the win than Ethan’s fantastical Gothic collection and Jesus’s maximalist Barbie-pink outfits.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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Few things are more luxurious than a cashmere sweater, but the luscious fabric isn’t reserved solely for the upper echelons of society.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
25 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 28 Sep. 2025.
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