Sensual: meaning, definitions and examples

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sensual

 

[ หˆsษ›nสƒuษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sensual

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฎเฅเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sinnlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sensual

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ัƒั‚ั‚ั”ะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zmysล‚owy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎ˜่ƒฝ็š„ (ใ‹ใ‚“ใฎใ†ใฆใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sensuel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sensual

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท duygusal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ๊ฐ์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุณูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ smyslnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zmyselnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„Ÿๆ€ง็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤuten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tilfinningalegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะทั–ะผั‚ะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒœแƒกแƒฃแƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™ssas

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,987, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.