Sensuously: meaning, definitions and examples

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sensuously

 

[ หˆsษ›nสƒสŠษ™sli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

taste, touch, feel

Sensuously refers to something that is characterized by or appealing to the senses, especially in a way that is pleasurable or attractive. It often describes experiences or perceptions that evoke strong sensory responses and emotions. The term can apply to art, music, or physical experiences that stimulate the senses intensely. It may also imply a certain depth of feeling or sensibility, engaging not just the senses but also the mind and emotions.

Synonyms

lusciously, pleasurably, sensually

Examples of usage

  • The painting is sensuously vibrant.
  • She moved sensuously to the rhythm of the music.
  • The food was prepared sensuously, appealing to all the senses.

Translations

Translations of the word "sensuously" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sensualmente

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

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sinnlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ 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 olarak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ๊ฐ์ ์œผ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุญุณูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ smyslnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zmyselne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„Ÿๆ€งๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤutno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skynfรฆrislega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะทั–ะผั‚ะฐะปะดั‹า›ะฟะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ แƒซแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hissiyatla

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sensualmente

Etymology

The adverb 'sensuously' is derived from the adjective 'sensuous', which itself comes from the Latin word 'sensuosus', meaning 'full of sensation' or 'pertaining to the senses'. The Latin root 'sensus' translates to 'sensation' or 'feeling', reflecting the concept of appealing to the physical senses. The transition to the English language occurred in the late 15th century, where it began to take on a meaning related to physical pleasure and aesthetic appreciation. The use of 'sensuous' and 'sensuously' has evolved over time, often associated with a heightened state of awareness or enjoyment derived from sensory experiences. In modern contexts, these terms are frequently used in discussions of art, literature, and descriptive language that seeks to evoke a vivid, sensory response.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,595 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.