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sensuous

adjective

sen·​su·​ous ˈsen(t)-sh(ə-)wəs How to pronounce sensuous (audio)
1
a
: of or relating to the senses or sensible objects
b
: producing or characterized by gratification of the senses : having strong sensory appeal
sensuous pleasure
2
: characterized by sense impressions or imagery aimed at the senses
sensuous verse
3
: highly susceptible to influence through the senses
sensuously adverb
sensuousness noun

Did you know?

Sensuous and sensual are close in meaning but not identical, and sensuous was actually coined by the poet John Milton so that he wouldn't have to use sensual. Sensuous usually implies pleasing of the senses by art or similar means; great music, for example, can be a source of sensuous delight. Sensual, on the other hand, usually describes gratification of the senses or physical appetites as an end in itself; thus we often think (perhaps unfairly) of wealthy Romans leading lives devoted to sensual pleasure. You can see why the Puritan Milton might have wanted another word.

Choose the Right Synonym for sensuous

sensuous, sensual, luxurious, voluptuous mean relating to or providing pleasure through gratification of the senses.

sensuous implies gratification of the senses for the sake of aesthetic pleasure.

the sensuous delights of great music

sensual tends to imply the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of the physical appetites as ends in themselves.

a life devoted to sensual pleasures

luxurious suggests the indulgence of sensuous pleasure inducing bodily ease and languor.

a luxurious hotel

voluptuous implies more strongly an abandonment especially to sensual pleasure.

a voluptuous feast

Example Sentences

The sensuous sounds of soul music created a warm atmosphere. A gentle, sensuous breeze caressed our faces.
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Word History

Etymology

Latin sensus sense + English -ous

First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of sensuous was in 1640

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