Sensually: meaning, definitions and examples

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sensually

 

[ หˆsษ›nสƒuษ™li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

related to senses

Sensually refers to something that relates to or satisfies the senses, particularly in a way that is pleasing or attractive. It often implies a focus on physical pleasure, sensual experiences, and engaging the bodyโ€™s feelings and emotions.

Synonyms

erotically, sensitively, tactilely, voluptuously

Examples of usage

  • The aroma of the flowers was sensually intoxicating.
  • They danced sensually under the moonlight.
  • The painting was created to be sensually appealing.

Translations

Translations of the word "sensually" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sensualmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคตเฅ‡เคฆเคจเคพเคคเฅเคฎเค• เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sinnlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara sensual

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ัƒั‚ั‚ั”ะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zmysล‚owo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎ˜่ƒฝ็š„ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sensuellement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sensualmente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท duygusal bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ๊ฐ์ ์œผ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุณูŠู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ smyslnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zmyselne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„Ÿๅฎ˜ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤutno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sinnulega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะทั–ะผั‚ะฐะปะดั‹า›ะฟะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ˜แƒ–แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hissiyatla

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sensualmente

Etymology

The word 'sensually' derives from the Middle French term 'sensuel' and the Latin 'sensualis', which means 'of the senses'. The Latin root 'sensus' refers to 'feeling' or 'perception'. This connection to the senses has persisted into modern English, where 'sensually' is used primarily to describe experiences or expressions that evoke physical sensations or emotions. The word is often associated with the arts, literature, and expressions of intimacy. Throughout history, various cultures have placed importance on the sensual aspect of life, celebrating the ways in which sensory experiences can enhance human connection and pleasure.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,163, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.