Sensual: meaning, definitions and examples
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sensual
[ หsษnสuษl ]
romantic
Relating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite; pertaining to, or of the nature of, the senses; having sense perception; as, sensual capacities; a sensual appetite or a narrow range of sensual interests.
Synonyms
erotic, physical, pleasurable, sensuous
Examples of usage
- She found his touch to be incredibly sensual.
- The romantic dinner had a sensual atmosphere.
- His art was known for its sensual appeal.
negative
Given to the indulgence of the appetites; luxurious; unrestrained; lascivious; lewd; libidinous.
Synonyms
debauched, decadent, hedonistic, voluptuous
Examples of usage
- He was known for his sensual excesses.
- Her sensual behavior made others uncomfortable.
Translations
Translations of the word "sensual" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sensual
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฎเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช sinnlich
๐ฎ๐ฉ sensual
๐บ๐ฆ ัััััะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zmysลowy
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฎ่ฝ็ (ใใใฎใใฆใ)
๐ซ๐ท sensuel
๐ช๐ธ sensual
๐น๐ท duygusal
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ๊ฐ์ ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุณู
๐จ๐ฟ smyslnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ zmyselnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆง็
๐ธ๐ฎ ฤuten
๐ฎ๐ธ tilfinningalegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะทัะผัะฐะป
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแกแฃแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hษssas
๐ฒ๐ฝ sensual
Etymology
The word 'sensual' originated from the Latin word 'sensus', which means 'sense' or 'feeling'. It first appeared in the English language in the 15th century. Over time, 'sensual' has come to represent the gratification of the senses, particularly in a romantic or physical context. The word has been used in various literary works and continues to be a common term in modern English.
See also: desensitized, hypersensitivity, insensibility, insensible, insensitive, nonsense, nonsensical, nonsensically, sensation, sensational, sensations, sense, senseless, senselessly, sensibility, sensible, sensibly, sensitive, sensitivity, sensor, sensory, sensuous.