1
as in sensory
of or relating to physical sensation or the senses
the sensuous pleasure of a massage
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2
as in sensual
pleasing to the physical senses
a gentle, sensuous breeze
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Recent Examples of sensuous
The Eating of an Orange captivates with its minimalist and surrealist elegance, transforming a simple act into a profound journey filled with Lynchian dream logic and sensuous fluidity.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 26 May 2025
Yet the lush, sensuous surface of the paintings shifts the focus inward.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
In the hotel’s 123 rooms, sensuous textures and sinuous lines reflect the modernized art deco decor.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Wise, on the other hand, is sensuous and loving, but she too is hamstrung by the material.
—Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2025
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 26 May 2025
Yet the lush, sensuous surface of the paintings shifts the focus inward.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
In the hotel’s 123 rooms, sensuous textures and sinuous lines reflect the modernized art deco decor.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Wise, on the other hand, is sensuous and loving, but she too is hamstrung by the material.
—Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sensuous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensuous
Adjective
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In a fast-paced, digital, and uncertain world, wallpaper offers both emotional and sensory reprieve.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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It was found that eels use sensory signals from their bodies, such as stretch and pressure, to adapt to their environment.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The look’s holistic effect contrasted sensual styling on the top, with streamlined suited inspiration with the pants.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
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In between times, there are long shots of the gingko, tree’s-eye views of what is happening on the ground and squelching closeups of germinating seeds – luscious and inescapably sensual.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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In fact, achieving the right sensorial experience was the biggest formulation challenge.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The experience is also sensorial thanks to the notes of neroli, rose, and patchouli, handpicked by founder Tracee Ellis Ross.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Sensuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensuous. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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